Forest

Type Surname (from location)
Usage English, French
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Originally belonged to a person who lived near or in a forest. It was probably originally derived, via Old French forest, from Latin forestam (silva) meaning "outer (wood)".

Related Names

VariantsForester, Forrest, Foster(English) Deforest, Forestier(French)
Given Name DescendantsForest, Forrest(English)

Categories

cat breeds, Catholic saints, English nouns, English verbs, martyrs, nature, trees, word names
Entry updated July 2, 2017