Butch
Meaning of Butch
Butch is a male name with American English pronunciation pronounced as BUHCH (/bʌtʃ/). It is also associated with the variation Butcher. The origin of the name Butch is uncertain, but it is often used as a nickname or shortened form of names like Butcher or Butchard. In terms of popularity, according to data for newborns in Tennessee, the name Butch had varying levels of occurrence over the years. For example, in 1959 there were 6 occurrences and it ranked 416th in popularity among baby names in Tennessee. This suggests that while Butch may not be as commonly used now, it has had a presence in past generations.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as BUHCH (/bʌtʃ/)
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Notable People Named Butch
| Robert LeRoy Parker, also known as Butch Cassidy, was a notorious American train and bank robber who led the "Wild Bunch" gang in the Old West. |
| Butch Davis - Paul Hilton "Butch" Davis Jr. is a former American football coach known for his coaching stints at various universities and NFL teams, including the University of Miami, Cleveland Browns, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
| Butch Hartman - Elmer Earl "Butch" Hartman IV is a renowned American animator, writer, producer, director, and voice actor, best known for creating popular animated television series such as The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy, and Bunsen Is a Beast for Nickelodeon. |
| Butch Vig - Bryan David "Butch" Vig is an American musician, record producer, and songwriter, best known for his work as the drummer and co-producer of the rock band Garbage and for producing the diamond-selling Nirvana album Nevermind. |
| Butch Patrick is an American actor and musician, best known for his role as Eddie Munster on the television series The Munsters. |
| Butch Trucks - Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks was an American drummer and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, known for his influential role in the band's success and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. |
| Butch Reynolds, an American former track and field athlete, held the world record for the 400 meter dash for over a decade and won silver at the 1988 Seoul Olympics before being falsely accused of drug use. |
| Butch Harmon - Claude "Butch" Harmon Jr. is an American golf instructor and former professional player, known for his family's legacy in the sport and his extensive experience in the golf industry since 1965. |
| Butch Hancock is an American country recording artist and songwriter known for his solo performances and as a member of The Flatlanders. |
| Butch Buchholz - Earl Henry "Butch" Buchholz, Jr. is a former professional tennis player from the United States known for being one of the top players in the late 1950s and early 1960s. |
| Butch Davis - Wallace McArthur "Butch" Davis is a former professional baseball outfielder and current coach who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 through 1994. |
| Butch Beard - Alfred "Butch" Beard Jr. is a former professional basketball player and coach, known for his time as the starting point guard with the 1975 NBA champion Golden State Warriors. |
| Butch Thompson - Richard Enos "Butch" Thompson was an American jazz pianist and clarinetist known for his ragtime and stride performances. |
| Butch Byrd - George Edward "Butch" Byrd is a former professional football player known for his successful career as a defensive back in the AFL and NFL, notably with the Buffalo Bills. |
| Butch Williams - Warren Milton "Butch" Williams is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL and represented the United States in international competitions. |
