Meaning & Story
An English surname used as a given name, from the Old English slaetere meaning 'one who splits slates' — a tradesman's occupational surname; also associated with the actor Christian Slater.
Slater is a name with a cool, slightly roguish quality — it has the casual confidence of a surname worn as a first name, which is a well-established tradition in pet naming. It suits a male dog with a laid-back, good-looking energy: the kind of dog who appears effortlessly cool without trying, who attracts attention without seeking it, and who has a particular gift for looking photogenic in candid shots. Slater is a name that wears well over time and suits a dog at every age.