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For

Boy Name day: November 24
For is a short form of Forrest: on birth records it is written Forrest (50,663 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Forrest page. Also a short form of Forest, Ford.
Origin: Old French / English. Meaning: Of the woods, forest dweller.
From the English surname meaning 'forest', from Old French 'forest', denoting someone who lived or worked in a forest.

Name day for For

November 24

Why this day? For is a short form of Forrest, and shares its name day.

For is celebrated in the United States on November 24.

The story of the name For

For is a short form of Forrest. It keeps its origin (Old French / English) and meaning — of the woods, forest dweller, and shares its name day, November 24.

On birth records, For is rarely written as such: the Fors are Forrests (50,663 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Forrest page. For is also a short form of Forest, Ford.

Frequently asked questions about For

What does For mean?

For is a short form of Forrest, which means of the woods, forest dweller.

When is For's name day?

November 24, together with Forrest: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is For a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Forrest.

For's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for For

Top 10

  1. Nevin96%
  2. Eben95%
  3. Jesus94%
  4. Maryelizabeth94%
  5. Anneliese94%
  6. Isaac93%
  7. Elisabeth93%
  8. Aron93%
  9. Israel93%
  10. Lizbeth93%

Bottom 10

  1. Zack42%
  2. Lexie42%
  3. Jaya42%
  4. Fredy42%
  5. Kaydee42%
  6. Sydnee42%
  7. Hailey42%
  8. Savannah42%
  9. Andy42%
  10. Tylan42%

Love potential for For

Top 10

  1. Cameran96%
  2. Bradlee96%
  3. Janeth96%
  4. Yonatan96%
  5. Agustin96%
  6. Kayleb96%
  7. Eben96%
  8. Rebekka96%
  9. Israel96%
  10. Natali96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalei47%
  2. Lexis48%
  3. Ulises49%
  4. Ivan49%
  5. Paris50%
  6. Lila50%
  7. Xavion50%
  8. Dylan50%
  9. Fredy51%
  10. Hailey51%

Professional potential for For

Top 10

  1. Gisele96%
  2. Patience94%
  3. Desire91%
  4. Harmonie91%
  5. Camren90%
  6. Sahana89%
  7. Lisette89%
  8. Madelaine89%
  9. Cecilio89%
  10. Joselyn89%

Bottom 10

  1. Trevion42%
  2. Delila42%
  3. America42%
  4. Kierstyn42%
  5. Halle42%
  6. Damani42%
  7. Yash42%
  8. Caleb42%
  9. Tyce42%
  10. Maddison42%

Crush potential for For

Top 10

  1. Lillyann89%
  2. Grace89%
  3. Cherish89%
  4. Samaya88%
  5. Callista88%
  6. Maryah88%
  7. Araceli88%
  8. Madalynn88%
  9. Dulce87%
  10. Josselyn87%

Bottom 10

  1. Brissa42%
  2. Cienna42%
  3. Macey42%
  4. Kalei42%
  5. Zoe43%
  6. Allyssa43%
  7. Maggie43%
  8. Hailey43%
  9. Miley44%
  10. Seamus45%
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