Sherwood

Sherwood originates from Old English, composed of 'scir' meaning bright or pure, and 'wudu' meaning wood or forest. It is most famously known as the name of the legendary forest in Nottinghamshire, England, associated with Robin Hood. The surname emerged from people living in or near such a place, and later transitioned to become a given name, carrying with it the mystique of the deep woods.

To say 'Sherwood' is to invoke the spirit of the forest, a place of deep roots and wide-reaching branches. For your son, it’s the promise of an adventurous heart, one that finds wonder in exploration and loyalty in companionship. You can already see yourself calling it out across a wide green space, the sound carrying on the breeze, connecting him to nature's enduring story.