Need honest opinions

[Khaleesi]

I know that what i tried telling him.
Thanks again ladies

[Netix]

I didn't immediately think of Forrest Gump, but it did quickly proceed thinking of some tv soapie character. I don't know what soapie, but that's what I thought of first. And then Forrest Gump, but maybe only because it was on TV last night.

How about as a second name?

Oh, I do like it, but don't think I would use it myself.

[Tinsel]

I think of our car. We call it Forest because it's a Forester (of course

I don't mind it for a boy though.

[HotI]

Sometimes a name that has had notoriety does remind you of who has also been called that, but then the new person you meet with that name changes your perception of the name. SO if i really liked the name (and had a different reason for using it) i would still use it.

I like Forrest and if your surname is not Bump of similar i wouldn't straight away put it with Forrest Gump.

[Mrs BB]

I dont mind the name Forrest, nothing that I would use myself, but I think it would make a nice name
I didnt think of Forrest Gump, but I may have after time, the movie is getting on and alot of the younger generation wouldnt have seen it, so I wouldnt worry about his peers calling him that

[*Ash*]

I like it because I love 'nature' names. I actually think of Forest Whitaker, who is a brilliant actor.
I agree with Kate's comments. Your son will make this name his own. People may think of Forrest Gump initially, but they will get over the association soon enough. I actually prefer it spelt with one 'R'.

[Heaven]

I did think of Forest Gump but that movie was on TV last night.

[LimeSlice]

I thought of Forrest Whitaker, not Forrest Gump until you said it (And I watched it last night lol)

But i like it!

[Manhattan]

I dont mind the name, but Forrest Gump was my first thought, even before you mentioned it.

[nothing2lose]

Can I be really controversial here and add something else to the mix....

To be really honest, the very first thing I thought of (and I don't know why because (a) I haven't watched it for years, and (b) it isn't exactly "Forrest") was the Forrester family from Bold and the Beautiful.

Perhaps that says more about me and my long history of watching c*ap tv than anything else

n2l

[Tiff+2]

I'm sorry but I'm not a fan I didn't think of Forrest Gump straight away, but hmmm I don't know just don't like it.

Please don't be upset with me saying that knowing your girls name I just don't think it really goes???! Oh dear PLEASE don't be offended!!!

[Cherished]

I really like the name Forrest but yes I do think of Forrest Gump. I think that it's a classic movie that even our kids generation will probably know so they may also think of Forrest gump, but hey who cares, it's a great movie!! Are there any other names that he might like along the same lines like Lawn, Tree, Rain, River, Field, Ridge, Thorn (Bold & Beautiful LOL)? Just suggestions....

[Trillian]

I really like it, but I don't think I could ever go through with using it kwim?

[onthefly]

I like the name and Whitaker comes to mind first for me. But then Gump... Have you read the book? It's much better than the movie (and completely different)

[~breeze~]

I like it as a middle name My sister named her son Dylan Forrest (yes after forrest gump LOL) & he's now 16yrs old... it suits him & the girls like it too
His brothers name is Blake Valentine which the girls also like (he's 18yrs)

What ever name u choose will suit ur baby..... even if people dont "like it" at first, it will grow on them. If you both like the name Forrest then I'd go for it.... otherwise maybe as the middle name?

[~Lashes~]

im not sure, i dont like it, but i dont hate it, itms?? people will assosiate whatever they feel to his name, no mater what you decide.
if you only think of the movie, maybe sit your dh down to watch it and see his reaction after?
fwiw, we named our 5yo seth, df liked it from the crusty deamons bike rider seth enzlow (sp?) and i was lucky i liked it as a name! i was always asked when he was younger if i liked the oc that much that i would name my child from it... ive never watched that show in my life! so people will always just "assume" what they like.

[Miss.September]

I like the name and Whitaker comes to mind first for me. But then Gump... Have you read the book? It's much better than the movie (and completely different)

Me too. First thought Whitaker. I like the name, my first thought was its a really strong name that would carry well as an adult. But I do think that kids will do the whole Forrest Gump thing, kids being kids.

And yep, the two Forrest Gump books are awesome

[nothing2lose]

What about Whitaker for a name? Whit for short