Woody
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Woody
Woody is a diminutive form of the name Woodrow, derived from Old English elements "wudu" (wood) and "rāw" (row or clearing), literally meaning "row of trees" or "wood clearing." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable historical figures including President Woodrow Wilson and the fictional character Woody from Toy Story.
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Etymology
Woody is a diminutive form of the name Woodrow, derived from Old English elements "wudu" (wood) and "rāw" (row or clearing), literally meaning "row of trees" or "wood clearing." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable historical figures including President Woodrow Wilson and the fictional character Woody from Toy Story.
Woody currently ranks #8,220 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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