Of the forest; a forest guardian
Derived from an English occupational surname, it originally referred to an official in charge of a royal forest or a person who lived in the woods. It evokes a sense of stewardship and a deep connection to the natural world. While historically a surname, it has transitioned into a distinctive first name with a rugged, outdoorsy appeal.
Less common today
Forrester isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,522 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The patriarch of the Forrester family Β· The Bold and the Beautiful
Irish character actor of the 1920s and 30s