Hellobee Boards Topic: What do you think of this boy name?

Hellobee Boards Topic: What do you think of this boy name? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 03:39:15 +0000 Finfan on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2485753 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:25:29 +0000 Finfan 2485753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I know a couple guys named this and have never associTed it with the movie. It's a nice name. sleepybear on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2473239 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:23:29 +0000 sleepybear 2473239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it's a nice name and the Forrest Gump reference probably wouldn't deter me from using (as others have stated, there probably aren't too many kids who will know the reference). And people are probably more likely to yell, Run! Forrest! Run! at anyone running than a kid actually named Forrest. I ran track in high school and heard it all the time... Mrs Spoon on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2473206 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:47:26 +0000 Mrs Spoon 2473206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I used to love this name, but then Forrest Gump hit theaters. My first name is another name from this movie and I still get comments some 20+ years later. However with it being a whole new generation, your son wouldn't get teased from peers for the name Forrest, so I say go for it if you love it! littlebug on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2473131 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:38:02 +0000 littlebug 2473131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My immediate thought was of Forrest Whitaker, not Gump. And I quote that movie constantly! Boogs on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2473123 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:33:09 +0000 Boogs 2473123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a student named Forrest, so it's one I wouldn't use because of that negative association lol. Mrs Green Grass on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2473105 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:28:49 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2473105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a student named Forrest... Rainbow Sprinkles on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2473057 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:10:55 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2473057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I like it with 1 L. My cousin is Forest and I think it's super cute. yin on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2473044 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:01:50 +0000 yin 2473044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think of Forrest Gump since I don't know anyone in real life with the name. I do like the name. PawPrints on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472945 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:58:25 +0000 PawPrints 2472945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I like it. Definitely associated with Forrest Gump but I think that's okay. artsyfartsy on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472913 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:44:16 +0000 artsyfartsy 2472913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LuLu Mom: Haha that's crazy! psw27 on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472875 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:04:56 +0000 psw27 2472875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think of Forrest Gump but I still like the name. Also, kids won't know that movie cause it is "old". :happy: LuLu Mom on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472861 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:00:29 +0000 LuLu Mom 2472861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Our local police chief was named Forrest and he goes by Woody...I can't get over that reference. snowjewelz on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472857 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:58:21 +0000 snowjewelz 2472857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't love it, but I like it! Foodnerd81 on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472848 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:56:53 +0000 Foodnerd81 2472848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I do think of the movie, but I doubt his peers would. And there are plenty of other names that remind me of movies but wouldn't mean I won't use them. I like it and think it goes well with T's name. Mrs. Champagne on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472820 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:37:25 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2472820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I love it! And wish we didn't use it for our dog. 🙄 Goes good w your sons name too! Mrs. Pickle on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472776 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:08:58 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2472776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I think of him too! Alba4 on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472769 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:05:03 +0000 Alba4 2472769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I've never met a Forrest IRL, but it has a very strong connection to the movie for me. erinbaderin on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472765 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:02:03 +0000 erinbaderin 2472765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ By the time he's big enough to be teased none of his peers will know about Forest Gump anyway! I think it's adorable. artsyfartsy on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472757 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:59:44 +0000 artsyfartsy 2472757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @GoGoSnoGirl: hahaha so many names are ruined for me because of bratty kids. MoonMoon on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472756 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:58:32 +0000 MoonMoon 2472756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I know a very successful Forrest in real life, but Forrest Gump is still the first thing that popped in my mind! Happygal on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472748 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:56:06 +0000 Happygal 2472748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had never met a Forest until I moved to the south. I'm a fan! GoGoSnoGirl on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472736 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:52:53 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2472736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I didn't think of Forrest Gump, only a bratty kid from elementary school named Forrest. :wink: Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472732 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:50:22 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2472732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I like it. I didn't think of Gump, but rather Whittaker. Either way both men are accomplished. artsyfartsy on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472725 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:45:30 +0000 artsyfartsy 2472725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @rachiecakes: Aww thank you! rachiecakes on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472722 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:44:20 +0000 rachiecakes 2472722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @artsyfartsy: gah, you guys pick the best names - love it! Mrs.KMM on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472721 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:44:18 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2472721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it's cute! fussygal on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472717 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:43:11 +0000 fussygal 2472717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We had a family member named Forrest and I always liked it! artsyfartsy on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472688 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:29:37 +0000 artsyfartsy 2472688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @whiskers: That's good! When DH first suggested the name Forrest Gump didn't immediately come to mind for me. whiskers on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472662 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:18:52 +0000 whiskers 2472662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I knew a few Forrest's growing up and the "run, Forrest, run" never seemed to be an issue. artsyfartsy on "What do you think of this boy name?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-boy-name#post-2472653 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:16:09 +0000 artsyfartsy 2472653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Forrest It's the front runner boy name for us right now. DH is 100% on board but I'm still not sure. I like it. It's an old name, goes well with T's name, and meets our criteria. But I'm hesitant for the obvious "run Forrest run!" Haha For fun, feel free to suggest other boy names. We like older, non-trendy, strong names.