Forrest

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Any opinions on Forrest?

Gump

I wouldn't

Gump. But quite like it.

I instantly thought of Forrest Gump. I love the film but wonder if the child might get silly comments like 'Run, Forrest, Run..' which might be a bit wearing. (Mind you, maybe children won't know the film given how long ago it was.)
I don't think it's a bad name without that association.

I weirdly like it! Probably wouldn’t be brave enough to use it however.
For a boy I assume?

Just musing, would it be better spelled Forest? It would distinguish it from Forrest which is usually a surname, and gives it more of a naturey, outdoorsy feel.

I like it

There's nothing wrong with the name as such...

But even though the film is old its well known and full of catchphrases

The teasing and comments would be lifelong

I was also thinking Forest is nicer

I love it but probably not brave enough to use it.

Also prefer Forest

Forest looks much nicer. Forrest to me is a surname. I quite like it.

I don’t think the film matters - will be of a completely different generation

'Run Forrest Run'

Don't do it.:

I thought of the actor Forest Whitaker, I like it

Gump. And I haven't seen the film. I simply know the catchphrases because it was huge (I think possibly before my time a little too).

I have ties to Nottingham so it makes me think football.

@doughnutmuffin me too. It’s a cool name. Once he goes to school his friends won’t have seen Forest Gump... even if they have, it’s a fantastic film with a brilliant lead character. x

No because of Forrest Gump

I know one and I like it

Thanks for opinions. Would be for a boy yes. DH doesn't like it but I'm quite keen. I do get the Forrest Gump reference but hope by the time they're older it wouldn't be as widely known in their generation. Forest is nice outdoorsy names appeal to me a lot

I'm with your husband on this one.

Oh, no. FG might be a old film but still just imagine kids shouting 'Run Forrest, run!" and quoting lines from the film at him...

I love the name. But all I can think of is Arun Forrest Run

Yes Gump. Sorry

I love this name! I had a doll called Forrest when I was little. DH wouldn’t let me give the DS’s this name, not even for middle names :(