Foster Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "foster" is "forester, someone who works or lives in a forest.", and is used often for "primarily used as a surname and a given name for boys.".
Foster Name Details
The name Foster has English origins and was derived from the Old English word 'forester'. It originally referred to someone who worked as a gamekeeper or lived near a forest. Over time, it began to be used as a surname. In the 19th century, Foster started to be used as a given name and gained popularity in the United States. Today, it is still commonly used as both a surname and a given name.
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