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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Foster
Middle English
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Usage of the Name Foster
English
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Meaning of the Name Foster
The name Foster comes from an English surname, which could be derived from several different Middle English occupational names meaning "foster-parent" or "foster-child", "forester", "saddle-tree maker", or "shearer".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Foster Hewitt (1902 - 1985), a Canadian radio broadcaster;
David Foster Wallace (1962 - 2008), an American author.
A bearer of the surname is Jodie Foster (born 1962), an American actress, film director, and producer.
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Names Related to Foster
List of names related to Foster.
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