Foo Name Meaning & Origin
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The term 'foo' is a placeholder name used in programming and computer science, originating from the 1930s. It is often used as a metasyntactic variable in coding examples and documentation. Its origins are uncertain, but it has been adopted widely in tech culture as a generic placeholder.
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American (Anglo-American) 67% -
British (Anglo-British) 22% -
Australian (Anglo-Australian) 11%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Foo
There are no well-known individuals named 'foo' as it is primarily a placeholder term in programming. However, 'Foo Fighters' is a famous rock band, and 'Foo' is sometimes used as a nickname in tech communities.
Foo Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.