Woody name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: English and Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: wo(o)-dy
Meaning: From the Old Wood, Bushes, Lives in a Row of Houses by the Wood, Forest, From the Hedged Fore and Inspired By a Place Name
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What does Woody mean?

Woody means Row of Houses by a Wood, Bushes, Wood, The Row, From the Hedged Fore or Inspired By a Place Name is of Old English and English origin which is particulary used in English is aimed at both genders.

Woody is variant of imperishable and popular Sherwood. Sherwood means From the Bright Forest and Luminous Wood is dominantly used in English is rooted from Old English. Woody is form of renowned and perpetual Haywood.

Renowned and Perpetual Haywood is originated from Old English, Haywood means "From the Hedged Forest, From the Hochwald Stem End and Game Preserve". Woody is short of Elwood. Dominant and Ceaseless Elwood predominantly is used in Gujarati and English is originated from Old English, meaning of Elwood is "Noble Woods and From the Old Forest".

Woody is abridged form of Woodrow. Meaning of Woodrow is The Row and Inspired By a Place Name is originated from English and Old English.

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How do I pronounce Woody?

Two syllabled Woody is most commonly pronounced as wo(o)-dy. The name can also be pronounced as wood-ee.

Variants of Woody

Woodeah, Haywood, Sherwood, Haewode, Heyward, Sharwood

Names that rhyme with Woody

How popular is the name Woody?

A common name in United States with over 4159 new-borns have been given the name since 1882. Presently the name is rising, in 1944, 116 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 598th position.

Also, A common name in England and Wales having over 1265 recievers in 20 years of usage. Recently the name is rising, in 2016, it ranked 391st when 113 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Woody is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 28 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 124 babies in France have been named Woody.

The moniker is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. Woody is a common name in Haiti and Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Canada, China, England and Australia.

According to our research, at least 10000 people have been bestowed Woody around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018548416
2017121715
2015106156
2014753510
201381029
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What numerology tells about Woody?

You are ambitious and inclined towards solving things with unproven ways, even failure cannot stop you from trying new solutions. Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. If someone catches your eye, you are into the person before you even know it. However, this affects your self-confidence in a negative way. You can't be around superficial minds that only care about gossip and getting through the day.

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