Forest

Type Surname (from location)
Usage English, French
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/(American English) /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/(British 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

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

Categories

cat breeds, Catholic saints, English nouns, English verbs, isograms, landscapes, martyrs, nature, trees, US Catholic bishops, word names
Entry updated December 1, 2024