Forrest

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Derived from the Old French word for 'forest'. (Nature)

What does Forrest mean?

Nature: Derived from the Old French word for 'forest'.. Forrest is derived from the Old French word 'forest', referring to a wooded area. It is often associated with nature.

Is Forrest a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Forrest in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Forrest in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Forrest suit?

Classic

Nature

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Newcomer Forest

At the Dog Hotel, the other pups whispered, 'If he’s named Forest, does that mean he’ll prefer tree-tinged naptimes over fetch? I hear he’s got quite the bark—very nature-y!'

Names similar to Forrest

Acer — Meaning 'sharp' or 'sour', also a genus of trees.Akane — Means 'deep red' in Japanese.Alder — A type of tree known for its hard wood and ability to grow in wet conditions.Amber — Golden fossilised tree resin — warm and glowing.Anchor — A device used to moor a vessel.Ansley — Meaning 'one's own meadow' in Old English.April — The name of the fourth month of the year, meaning 'to open'.Ardath — Means 'a place of the flowers' in Hebrew.

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