Elwood

Meaning elder tree forest
Origin English
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification El-wood

About Elwood

Vintage charm meets contemporary rediscovery in this distinguished choice. There's something wonderfully quirky and intellectual about it, suggesting a person who might appreciate old books, thoughtful conversation, and timeless values. The name harks back to an era of gentlemen and scholars while avoiding stuffiness through its slightly whimsical quality. Parents who select this are often drawn to names with character and history, preferring depth over trendiness. It's literary without being precious, old-fashioned without being dated. The "wood" ending gives it an earthy, grounded quality, while the overall sound maintains elegance. This is a name for families who march to their own drummer, who value substance and individuality over popularity. It suggests a boy who will grow into a man of integrity, perhaps with delightfully eccentric interests and unshakeable principles.

Nicknames for Elwood

El
Wood
Woody
Elly
Ellie
Elwood

Famous People Named Elwood

Elwood HigginbothamAmerican jazz musician
Elwood HaynesAmerican inventor and automotive pioneer
Elwood S. BrownAmerican politician
Elwood D. BaumannAmerican chemist
Elwood Richard QuesadaAmerican Air Force general
Elwood LuiAmerican jurist
Elwood MorrisAmerican football player
Elwood NorrisAmerican engineer and inventor
Elwood BrunerAmerican ichthyologist
Elwood MeadAmerican engineer and water resources expert
Elwood JensenAmerican biologist
Elwood A. WilsonAmerican lawyer and politician
Elwood M. RichCanadian politician
Elwood HillisAmerican football player
Elwood MaunderEnglish rugby player
Elwood BarryAmerican basketball player
Elwood J. ChapmanAmerican naval officer

Characters Named Elwood

Elwood P. Dowd"Harvey"
Elwood CitySetting of "Arthur" TV series
Elwood Gutworthy"The Great Outdoors"
Elwood P. Suggins"Home Movies" TV series
Elwood T. Feathers"The Little Rascals"
Elwood Finch"Just Shoot Me!" TV series
Elwood B. Ready"Top Cat" TV series
Elwood P. Campbell"The Andy Griffith Show"
Elwood "Buddy" HandlesonCharacter from "Shake It Up" TV series
Elwood CraneCharacter in the film "Wild and Woolly"
Elwood Usher"The Addams Family" TV series
Elwood CrenshawCharacter in "The Beverly Hillbillies"
Elwood Sinclair"Life with Elizabeth" TV series
Elwood Boody"The Brady Bunch" TV series
Elwood "El" Tucker"Tucker's Witch" TV series
Elwood Sutherland"Paradise Postponed" TV series
Elwood Killion"EastEnders" TV series
Elwood Flick"Boston Public" TV series
Elwood Fleetwood"Party of Five" TV series