Names Deforest

Deforest

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
English
Meaning
This name is derived from the Old French word “défors,” which means “from the forest” or “woodland clearing.” It was originally used as a surname, but it has gained popularity as a given name in recent years.
Pronunciation
The name is pronounced as “dee-FOREST”.
də-FAWR-ist
Popularity
Deforest is not a very popular name around the world. It is a rare name, and it is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or any other country.

cartoon of the name Deforest
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Deforest Name meanings & History

This name is derived from the Old French word “défors,” which means “from the forest” or “woodland clearing.” It was originally used as a surname, but it has gained popularity as a given name in recent years. From a French surname meaning "from the forest". It was originally given in honour of American author John Deforest (1826-1906) [1]. Deforest is primarily used as a given name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Deforest: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Deforest:

D: Daddy,Doting,Domestic,Determined,Demanding,Dutiful

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten,Enliven

F: Fun-loving,Fiery,Friendly,Festive

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

S: Success,Social Standing,Sex,Status,Sensuality,Security,Solidity

T: Truth,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Talkative,Tireless,Touchy,Tacky

Deforest is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Related Names to Deforest

Similar names include Forrest, Walden, Forest, and Sylvan.

Forest cartoon Forest
Forrest cartoon Forrest
Sylvan cartoon Sylvan