Deforrest

Deforrest Meaning & Origin

About Deforrest
The name "Deforrest" is a variant of the name "DeForest" and is of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word "deforest," meaning "to clear a forest." As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in a forest clearing. The name "Deforrest" can also be seen as a symbolic representation of someone who brings light or clarity to a situation, as they metaphorically clear away the metaphorical "forest" of confusion or uncertainty.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Deforrest are male.

Deforrest Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TFRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0106023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY0 F AO1 R IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/dΙͺˈfΙ”rΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TFRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Deforrest in Braille

Here's how to represent Deforrest in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Deforrest in braille

How to Spell the Name Deforrest in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Deforrest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Deforrest in sign language

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