Name:
Sherwood
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Sherwood is a locational name, given to a person who came from 'Sherwood' near Nottingham. The place name Sherwood itself is derived from the Old English words 'scir' and 'wodu' which means 'the cultivated wood'. Sherwood is a popular name because of its long, albeit inaccurate, association with the forest hero Robin Hood.
Pronunciation:
SHUR-wuwd
The Five Elements:
Water
Famous Sherwood:
Sherwood Anderson : author
Sherwood Schwartz : film producer
Sherwood Spring : astronaut