Dweller near the woods
Derived from the Middle English word 'forest', it originally served as a surname for someone who lived near or worked in a royal forest. It evokes a sense of the natural world and the outdoors. The name saw a significant rise in popularity in the late 19th century and has recently experienced a modern revival.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular protagonist of the novel and Academy Award-winning film · Forrest Gump
American mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer
Academy Award-winning American actor and director
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