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What does Foster mean?
Modern: Meaning 'to nurture' or 'to support'.. Foster is derived from the Old French word 'foster', meaning 'to nurture' or 'to support'.
Is Foster a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Foster in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Foster in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Foster suit?
Modern
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Foster
At the Dog Hotel, we’re all wondering if Foster will be the nurturing type. I mean, does he come with a ‘supportive’ pillow for nap time?
Names similar to Foster
Aaniyah — Meaning 'caring' or 'compassionate' in Arabic.Aanvi — Meaning 'one who is full of life' in Sanskrit.Aanya — Meaning 'gracious' or 'full of grace' in Sanskrit.Aara — Meaning 'noble' or 'exalted' in Hebrew.Aarav — Meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm' in Sanskrit.Aaren — Modern variant of 'Aaron', meaning 'mountain of strength'.Aarian — Modern variant of 'Aarion', meaning 'exalted'.Aariel — Meaning 'lion of God' in Hebrew.