| Meaning | dweller by the wood |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Shaw |
About Shaw
Crisp, concise, and powerfully simple—Shaw makes an unforgettable statement in just four letters. This surname-as-first-name choice delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss, appealing to parents who appreciate understated elegance and classic sensibilities. There's something inherently literary and refined about Shaw, perhaps evoking associations with artistry and intellectualism. It's exceptionally versatile, pairing seamlessly with virtually any middle name or surname combination. The single syllable gives it punch and memorability while maintaining complete accessibility—no one will mispronounce or misspell Shaw. This name works brilliantly in professional contexts, conveying competence and no-nonsense reliability. Yet it's equally at home on the playground, where its brevity becomes an asset. For families wanting a name that's simultaneously traditional and fresh, masculine yet not overly aggressive, Shaw delivers refined simplicity.
Nicknames for Shaw
| Shay |
| Haw |
| Shawy |
| Shawty |
| Wes |
Famous People Named Shaw
| Shaw Taylor | Television Presenter |
| Shaw Clifton | Salvation Army General |
| Shaw Grigsby | Professional Angler |
| Shaw McBride | Author |
| Shaw Nuff | Jazz Musician |
| Shaw Bronner | Entrepreneur |
| Shaw Wallace | Industrialist |
| Shaw Hand | Judge |
| Shaw Pick | Politician |
| Shaw McLaren | Explorer |
| Shaw Desmond | Writer |
| Shaw Fairley | Physician |
| Shaw Daly | Film Producer |
| Shaw Johnson | Athlete |
| Shaw Ferguson | Artist |
| Shaw Slavsky | Engineer |
| Shaw Dewey | Composer |
| Shaw Bellamy | Historian |
| Shaw Shields | Lawyer |
Characters Named Shaw
| Shaw Donovan | Character in "Person of Interest" |
| Shaw Kinnard | Character in "Mean Streak" by Sandra Brown |
| Shaw Leonetti | Character in "Leonetti's Housekeeper Bride" by Lynne Graham |
| Shaw Mercer | Character in "The Dark Knight" movie |
| Shaw Gideon | Character in "Criminal Minds" TV series |
| Shaw Landon | Character in "The Boy Most Likely To" by Huntley Fitzpatrick |
| Shaw Hewitt | Character in "Friday the 13th - The Final Chapter" movie |
| Shaw Soames | Character in "The Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie |
| Shaw Garren | Character in "The Year's Best Science Fiction - Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection" by Gardner Dozois |
| Shaw Ting | Character in "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson |
| Shaw Quinlan | Character in "One Good Earl Deserves a Lover" by Sarah MacLean |
| Shaw Carrington | Character in "Dynasty" TV series |
| Shaw Ramsay | Character in "Red Eye" movie |
| Shaw Richter | Character in "The Suffering" video game |
| Shaw Manfred | Character in "The Stand" by Stephen King |
| Shaw Hunter | Character in "The Resident" TV series |
| Shaw Reed | Character in "Shadow Kin" by M.J. Scott |
| Shaw Cancro | Character in "Elementary" TV series |
| Shaw Fontaine | Character in "Shaw" by Anna Hackett |