Forrest
From the English surname meaning "forest", originally given to a person who lived near or worked in a forest.
Meaning and origin
Forrest derives from the Old English word 'forest', historically referring to a person who lived near or managed a forest.
How to pronounce Forrest
| English (US) | FOR-ist /ˈfɔrɪst/ |
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