I really like the name [name_m]Forrest[/name_m]; it’s rugged and outdoorsy and very handsome. [name_m]Just[/name_m] to clear something up before I get to the problem - I am aware of the [name_m]Forrest[/name_m] Gump connection, but I do not think it will be a problem as it’s quite an old movie and I don’t think it was as popular where I live (UK) as it was in the US.
However, one problem I can foresee is that it is a part of the name of the local football team. I detest football and I would NOT want people to think I named my child after the team. I know that when I eventually have children (if I ever do), I may not be living in this city. However, I love it here, my family is here and I don’t envision moving.
So, in my situation, would you use [name_m]Forrest[/name_m]?
When you say part of the name, how big a part of it? I would think that since [name_m]Forrest[/name_m] is a well established name, it would not be an issue.
For example, take two professional teams in the U.S.: the Jets from [name_m]New[/name_m] [name_m]York[/name_m] and the [name_u]Red[/name_u] Sox from [name_m]Boston[/name_m] Massachusetts. If you named a child [name_m]Jett[/name_m] and lived in [name_m]New[/name_m] [name_m]York[/name_m], I’m not convinced anyone would think you did it because of the team. Now, if you lived in [name_m]New[/name_m] [name_f]England[/name_f] and named your child [name_u]Red[/name_u] Sox, I’m not convinced anyone could draw any concussion other than you were inspired by the team name.
[name_m]Forrest[/name_m] is a long standing recognizable name. Unless the culture in your area is such is very devoted or involved in the team, I can’t see this becoming an ongoing issue.
@revlon - the team’s name is the town name followed by [name_m]Forest[/name_m], but it is often known as just [name_m]Forest[/name_m] by the locals. Football is quite a big deal in all of the UK, but I don’t think it’s any bigger here than it is anywhere else, I guess. I’m glad you think it wouldn’t be a problem.
@boyandgirl, @cgwaltney - glad you like the name; I have quite a soft spot for it too!
I like [name_m]Forrest[/name_m]. But its so SO popular in my area. [name_f]Every[/name_f] other little boy right up to man in his 20s and 30s is named [name_m]Forrest[/name_m]! Lol. As for the football tie in…unless its a major part of the team name, I wouldn’t worry.