Forrest

Forrest is a given name of English origin. It comes from the Old English word "forst," which means "forest." The name was popularized in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, thanks in part to the success of the 1967 novel "Forrest Gump" by Winston Groom and its subsequent film adaptation starring Tom Hanks in 1994. However, the name has been used sparingly outside of English-speaking countries.