Forrester

Forrester Meaning & Origin

About Forrester
The name "Forrester" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "forestier," meaning "one who lives or works in a forest." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were responsible for managing or overseeing forests, often as gamekeepers or foresters. The name "Forrester" signifies a connection to nature and the outdoors, reflecting a person's ancestral occupation or association with forested areas.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Forrester are male.

Forrester Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0602306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R AH0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ”rΙ™stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forrester in Braille

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

The name Forrester in braille

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

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

The name Forrester in sign language

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