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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Forest keeper
- Origin
- English (occupational surname)
- Pronunciation
- FOR-iss-ter
Forester is an English surname with a literal, plainspoken meaning: forest keeper. It comes from an occupational name, originally given to people who worked as foresters. If you like names that mean exactly what they say, this is about as direct as it gets.
Meaning & Origin of Forester
Meaning: Forest keeper.
Origin: English (occupational surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Forester
FOR-iss-terIPA /ˈfɔːrɪstər/
Popularity of Forester
Forester does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Forester mean?
Forest keeper. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Forester?
Forester is pronounced FOR-iss-ter (IPA: /ˈfɔːrɪstər/).
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