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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Old English, Old Saxon, Gaeilge |
| Meaning | derived from various Germanic verbs meaning "to torment" |
| Region of origin | England, Germany, Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Tukker, Toher |
Tucker is a given name of mixed origin, likely deriving from the occupational surname referring to a "cloth-softener".[1] The word 'Tucker' comes from the German word Tucher, meaning cloth-weaver.[2]