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The Name Forrest - Origin and Meaning of Forrest
  



The Name Forrest - Origin and Meaning of Forrest


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Forrest

Old French

Usage of the Name Forrest

English

Meaning of the Name Forrest

The name Forrest comes from an Old French surname meaning "forest".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Forrest J Ackerman (1916 - 2008), an American writer; Forrest Tucker (1919 - 1986), an American actor; Forrest Gregg (born 1933), an American footballer and football coach; Forrest Griffin (born 1979), an American mixed martial artist and author.

Interesting Facts about Forrest

Forrest Gump is a 1985 novel by Winston Groom, a 1994 film adaptation, and the name of the title character of both.

Names Related to Forrest

List of names related to Forrest.
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