What Does the Name Forrest Mean
The name Forrest comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Forrest below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Forrest Name Meaning
EnglishFrom an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest...
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