Woody

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Woody is a nickname that is derived from the English word 'wood'. It refers to someone who lives in or near a woodland or forested area. It is also associated with the Woody Allen, a famous American filmmaker and actor.
Pronunciation
WU-di
WUWD-ee
Popularity
Woody is not a very common name in the world. It is ranked beyond the top 1000 names in the US, and its popularity is declining.

cartoon of the name Woody
Cartoon of Woody

Woody Name meanings & History

Woody is a nickname that is derived from the English word 'wood'. It refers to someone who lives in or near a woodland or forested area. It is also associated with the Woody Allen, a famous American filmmaker and actor. Either a diminutive of names containing wood such as Woodrow, or else from a nickname derived from the English word wood. Famous bearers include the folk singer Woodrow "Woody" Guthrie (1912-1967), the comedian and film director Heywood "Woody" Allen (1935-; born as Allan Stewart Konigsberg), and the actor Woodrow "Woody" Harrelson (1961-). It is also borne by the cartoon characters Woody Woodpecker (debuting 1940) and Woody from the Toy Story movies (beginning 1995). Woody is a masculine name that can be used for boys of any age. It is a good choice for parents who like traditional English names with a strong meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Woody: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Woody:

W: Willful,Wonderful,Wonderment,Wild,Wishful

O: Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate

D: Daddy,Domestic,Doting,Dutiful,Determined,Demanding

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Woody is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Woody Guthrie (American singer-songwriter), Woody Harrelson (American actor), Woody Allen (American filmmaker and actor)

2.) Woody (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Row of houses by a wood

Other Forms: Woodie, Woodee


3.) Woody (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) a familiar form of Elwood, Garwood, Wood, Woodrow.

Other Forms: Wooddy, Woodi, Woodie


4.) Woody (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) jaunty

Other Forms: Woodey, Woodi, Woodie


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