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Shaffer Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:waiter, butler
  • Gender:Boy
  • Origin:german

More About The Name shaffer

The name Shaffer is of English origin and is derived from the occupational surname "schæppere," meaning a shepherd. It is a patronymic name, indicating a descendant of a shepherd.

As for famous personalities with the name Shaffer, a notable figure is Peter Shaffer, an English playwright and screenwriter. He is best known for his plays, "Equus" and "Amadeus," the latter of which won him the Tony Award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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