Forrest

Pronunciation: [ f-AWR-uhst ]

Girl Name #10,734 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Forrest is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AWR-uhst.

Parents who love the name Forrest often also consider Forrest, Forest, Foster .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #10,734
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

For Foy Forie Forrie

Also a Boy Name

Forrest is also used as a boy name, ranked #408.

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Similar Names

Forrest Forest Foster Ford Fount Fountain Fox Foy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forrest

Is Forrest a boy or girl name?

Forrest is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10734. As a boy name, it is ranked #408. Forrest is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Forrest?

Forrest is pronounced f-AWR-uhst.

How popular is the name Forrest?

Forrest is currently ranked #10734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Forrest?

Common nicknames for Forrest include For, Foy, Forie, and Forrie.

Is Forrest a common or rare name?

Forrest is an uncommon name, ranked #10734 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Forrest

Forrest is a girl name .

Is Forrest a boy or girl name? Forrest is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,734 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #408. Forrest is more commonly used as a boy name.

Forrest is currently ranked #10,734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Forrest include For, Foy, Forie, and Forrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.