Forrest
FOR-est
Gender-neutral · French
Meaning: Dweller near the forest
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Forest
Gender-neutral · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Woods, woodland
- Pronunciation
- FOR-est
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From English and French 'forest' meaning woods or woodland.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
Nature-inspiredVintageClassic
Languages in use: English, French, Latin
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, France
Also recorded as Boy.
Alternate spellings
ForrestEnglish
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
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Forrest Gump
Fictional
Fictional character from the 1994 film, not a historical figure.
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Behind the Name, English and French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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