What does Forbes mean?
Forbes means “From a field”. It is a boy name of Gaelic, Scottish origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Gaelic, Scottish – see more Gaelic, Scottish names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #4361 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Forbes has 6 letters and 1 syllable, made of 2 vowels and 4 consonants (6 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Forbes with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
2Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): F=6 + O=15 + R=18 + B=2 + E=5 + S=19 = 65. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 5 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.
Favorite colour
OrangeThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Forbes has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.
Star sign
VirgoOnly the first letter counts (F). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Forbes
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Forbes. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Forbes
Partner names that match Forbes by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Forbes + Olivia = Forvia · Forbes + Ananya = Fornya · Forbes + Aadhya = Forhya · Forbes + Mattia = Fortia
Sibling names for Forbes
Names that sit well next to Forbes: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Forbes
If Forbes is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Forbes (field).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Forbes mean?
Forbes means “From a field” and is of Gaelic, Scottish origin.
What is the origin of Forbes?
In our collection Forbes is listed as a name of Gaelic, Scottish origin.
Is Forbes a boy or a girl name?
Forbes is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Forbes?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Forbes is 2, with the star sign Virgo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Forbes?
Forbes has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Forbes?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Forbes include Fo, For, Forb, Forbe, Bes, Fory.
Which names have a similar meaning to Forbes?
Names with a related meaning include Field, Fielder, Fielda, Hadley, Beverly, Nesrine.