Forester
Pronunciation: [ f-AWR-uhst-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Forester first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 23 babies have been named Forester in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Forester is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,522 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,522
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Forester
Forester is a boy name .
Forester is currently ranked #17,522 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Forester include For, Fore, Forey, Foreie, Fores, Foresy, Foresie, Ter, Tery, Terie, Foy, and Foie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Forester include Forest . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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