Forest
Forest is an boy name of Old French, via English origin, meaning “Woodland”.
| Meaning | Woodland |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Old French, via English |
| Pronunciation | FOR-ist |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Forest
Forest comes from Old French forest, from Latin forestis, 'outside the walls'. It originally meant a royal hunting ground. As a first name it is a nature name. It is used for both boys and girls.
Is Forest a religious name?
Forest has no religious background; it is an English nature name.
How popular is Forest?
Uncommon but used in the US.
Gifts with the name Forest
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Spellings and variants of Forest
Names similar to Forest
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Forest mean?
Forest means 'Woodland'. It is of Old French, via English origin.
Does Forest have a religious meaning?
Forest has no religious background; it is an English nature name.
How do you pronounce Forest?
Forest is pronounced FOR-ist.
Is Forest a boy or girl name?
Forest is usually a boy name.