| Meaning | forest guardian, forest keeper |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Foster |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Fos-ter |
Foster is an endearing and distinctive baby boy name with English origins. Its historical roots lie in the Old English word "fostrian," meaning "to nourish" or "to rear." Originally used as a surname for caregivers who provided nurturing to children not their own, Foster evolved into a charming given name with a heartwarming meaning - "to foster" or "to nourish."
Parents choosing the name Foster for their baby boy often seek a name that embodies the qualities of care, kindness, and protection. With its gentle sound and unique history, Foster carries an air of sophistication and strength.
The name Foster has gained recognition in various fields, from entertainment to politics, and fictional characters have sported the name in movies, TV shows, and books.
Choosing Foster as a baby boy's name bestows a sense of responsibility and warmth, making it an excellent choice for parents who envision a nurturing and compassionate future for their little one.
| Fostar |
| Fostir |
| Fostyr |
| Fostur |
| Fosstir |
| Fosstyr |
| Fosster |
| Phoster |
| Faustur |
| Phaustur |
| Phostar |
| Frank |
| Felix |
| Francis |
| Franklin |
| Fletcher |
| Forbes |
| Flynn |
| Fraser |
| Ferdinand |
| Finley |
| Fernando |
| Finnegan |
| Fos |
| Fost |
| Ozzy |
| Teri |
| Foster Brooks | American actor and comedian |
| Foster Hewitt | Canadian sports broadcaster |
| Foster Knight | American painter |
| Foster Rhea Dulles | American historian and author |
| Foster Friess | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Foster Williams | English operatic bass-baritone |
| Foster Sylvers | American singer and musician |
| Foster Whaley | American politician |
| Foster Furcolo | American politician and governor of Massachusetts |
| Foster MacGowan Voorhees | American politician and governor of New Jersey |
| Foster Campbell | American politician |
| Foster Bam | Indonesian footballer |
| Foster Niumata | Tongan rugby league player |
| Foster D. Snell | American jurist and politician |
| Foster Corder | Australian rules footballer |
| Foster Edwards | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Foster Hirsch | American film historian and author |
| Foster Loyer | American basketball player |
| Foster Hewitt Jr. | Canadian sports broadcaster |
| Foster Langsdorf | American soccer player |
| Foster Kane | From the movie "Citizen Kane" |
| Foster Longo | From the TV series "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" |
| Foster Carver | From the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Foster Pickett | From the movie "Flightplan" |
| Foster Grier | From the TV series "Arrow" |
| Foster Byle | From the book "Finnikin of the Rock" by Melina Marchetta |
| Foster Pennington | From the book "Dreamfever" by Karen Marie Moning |
| Foster Lowe | From the movie "Wish I Was Here" |
| Foster Vuncannon | From the book "Old Magic" by Marianne Curley |
| Foster Beck | From the movie "Wild Things - Diamonds in the Rough" |
| Foster Brooks | From the TV series "Laverne & Shirley" |