Woody
WOO-dee
Popularity
#7688
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
4,234
Peak Year
#116 in 1946
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Woody is an English nickname turned given name, derived from someone who lives near a wood or works with wood.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Woody Allen
American film director, writer, actor, comedian
Woody Harrelson
American actor and producer
Personality Traits
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