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Forest
FOR-ist
Popularity
#6221
rising
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
18,013
Peak Year
#391 in 2022
First Recorded
1880
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Old French word 'forest,' meaning 'woods' or 'wilderness.' A nature-inspired name.
Numerology
8
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Forest Whitaker
American actor, producer, and director
Spelling Variations
Personality Traits
PeacefulStrongNature-LovingIndependent
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