Forrest?

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Good morning all,

What are your opinions on the name Forrest for a boy?
Both me and DP really like it.
We have two girls already with uncommon but pretty names.

Now, I imagine those who prefer the traditional “George/Oliver/Thomas” names are going to think WTF are we thinking but for those of you who appreciate a more unusual/less common name, is Forrest too out there?

As a name it's actually quite nice. However, the name is FAR too strongy associated with Forrest Gump, so it's an absolute NO from me.

Agree with the PP, it's OK as a name but not with that association!

My first thought was Gump too. Although the film was a while ago now.

You are setting him up for a lifetime of RUN FORREST, RUNNNN!

"Run Forrest, run!"

Always the association for me.

That was my thought too, I’ve never watched the film and neither has my partner but I did think would people just immediately go “ha ha like Gump” 😂

I dont think it would be his peers shouting it as I was only 2 myself when the film came out 😂 he might get a few shouts from parents or grandparents at sports day though 😂

I don't hate it, but instantly think Gump, Run Forest Run, Life is like a box of chocolates. I've never even seen the film!

I love it, we move a lot with the military so been in different schools etc. There's been a few Forrest's and kids that age don't know the gump film so it'd only be older parents and I doubt they'd say anything

I always loved the name Rupert until my military Dad said absolutely not, that’s what they call idiots in the RAF 😂

I love it.

I think you need to watch the film before you make a decision.

I would advise you both to sit and watch Forrest Gump and then see how you feel.

The name itself is fine but I would also think Gump.

Forest gump!

Kids will probably watch it at some point I think.

We watched it as kids fairly young and we were excited that Woody from Toy Story and Buttercup from Princess Bride were in it.

It’s quite popular in the home educating community. I know a few little Forrest/Forests.

My friend called her DS Forest, he hated it and changed it as soon as he could, kids were quite cruel to him at school, this was 20 years ago, maybe it’s more common now.

I doubt it, a film made 30+ years before he’ll be born, from what I’ve read it has mild sexual references and drug use so it’ll be… 2038 until they might watch it.
One of my girls’ names is also a name of a very famous character from a book/film (not named after it) and none of her classmates have associated with it.
I do think people slightly older than me/my Dad’s age will definitely link to Forrest Gump though 😂

The name itself is lovely but unfortunately everyone will think of the movie Forrest Gump. I think they’d get teased things like “run Forrest run” etc their whole life .

That’s interesting!
I wonder why specifically the home educating community. Are they less concerned about peers’ opinion maybe?

ohhhhh I’ve just seen you haven’t watched the film . You absolutely must if you want to make your child Forrest as you may well change your mind 🫣

I am looking after friend’s 9 year old DD today. I just asked her what she thought of the name Forrest. Her answer … “like Gump?”

Why? 😂 is he a bad person?
I’ve heard some quotes and references but is he a “baddie”?

Even if not at primary school, it will be secondary school then. It’s rated 15 i think but most people have watched it younger.

The film being made a long time ago doesn’t matter. Kids nowadays will still watch stuff like Mary Poppins.

I’m shocked she’s been allowed to watch it or been made aware of it at 9, the films rated 12A in the UK!
My 8 year-old wouldn’t have a clue.