Forte is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Allen Forte (1926–2014), American music theorist and musicologistAnthony Forté or Rappin' 4-Tay (born 1968), rapperBruno Forte (born 1949), Italian theologian and ecclesiasticCharles Forte, Baron Forte (1908–2007), hotelierDaniele Forte (born 1990) Italian footballerJohn Forte (born 1966) American comic book artistJohn Forté (born 1975), previously-imprisoned musicianJoe Forte, American writer and painterJonathan Forte (born 1986), English football player, playing for Southampton F.C.Joseph Forte (born 1981), American professional basketball playerJulian Forte (born 1993), Jamaican sprinterMatt Forté (born 1985), American football playerRocco Forte (born 1945), son of Charles Forte, Baron Forte who inherited the hotel businessWill Forte (born 1970), Saturday Night Live comedian