Names Forbes

Forbes

Found 5 entry about "Forbes"

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Scottish
Meaning
From a surname meaning "field" or "meadow"
Popularity
Forbes is not a very common name and does not appear on the list of top baby names in the United States or other countries.

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Forbes Name meanings & History

From a surname meaning "field" or "meadow". From a Scottish surname that was originally taken from the name of a village in Aberdeenshire, which means "field, area of land" in Gaelic. Forbes is primarily used as a given name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Forbes: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Forbes:

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Friendly,Festive

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

B: Bashful,Beauty,Bountiful,Brains

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

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

Forbes is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Forbes is a surname of several famous people, including American media mogul Steve Forbes, Scottish politician George Forbes, and British poet James Forbes.

2.) Forbes (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) prosperous.

Other Forms: Forbe, Forbs


3.) Forbes (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) wealthy

Other Forms: Forb


4.) FORBES (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname, which is thought to be derived from the Old Gaelic forba (a field). (FORBZ)


5.) FORBES (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname thought to be derived from the Old Gaelic forba (a field). (FORBZ)