adj. 1. Of or relating to a number or series of numbers: numerical order. 2. Designating number or a number: a numerical symbol. 3. Expressed in or counted by numbers: numerical strength. [From Latin. , number; see number .]. nuÂ·merâ²iÂ·calÂ·ly adv.
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company (referred to in the novel canon as Gump Shrimp Company) was formed by Forrest Gump and named after himself and his best friend, Benjamin Buford Bubba Blue. Not many employees are named in the film, but a number are known in the novel. Forrest Gump - founder and captain of the first Jenny.
Following the success of the movie, Winston Groom wrote a sequel novel, 'Gump & Co.' (1995), which referenced the movie as if it had been released in Forrest's world (he mentions that the movie was an inaccurate telling of his life - and brought him unwanted press attention). Forrest also meets Tom Hanks in the novel.