| Meaning | row of trees |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Wood-row |
About Woodrow
Woodrow is a classic and enduring name with a rich history and a strong connection to nature. Of English origin, it is formed by combining "wood" and "row," depicting a person who dwells near a row of houses by the wood. The name Woodrow exudes a sense of rustic charm and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.
Parents who choose the name Woodrow for their baby boy often admire its vintage appeal and its association with iconic figures like Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States. Additionally, the name has found its way into popular culture through fictional characters like Woodrow Call from the "Lonesome Dove" series and Woody from "Toy Story."
Nicknames such as Woody or Woodie add a touch of familiarity to this distinguished name, making it adaptable for modern times. Woodrow is a timeless choice that resonates with a love for nature and a nod to history, ensuring that it stands out among contemporary names while maintaining a sense of understated elegance.
Nicknames for Woodrow
| Wood |
| Woody |
| Row |
| Drew |
Famous People Named Woodrow
| Woodrow Wilson | 28th President of the United States |
| Woodrow Stanley Lloyd | Canadian politician and Premier of Saskatchewan |
| Woodrow W. Keeble | U.S. Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient |
| Woodrow Parfrey | American actor |
| Woodrow W. Wasson | American Medal of Honor recipient |
| Woodrow White | American politician and Mississippi state senator |
| Woodrow Lowe | Former American football player |
| Woodrow Landfair | American basketball player |
| Woodrow Nash | American sculptor |
| Woodrow M. Kroll | Radio host and preacher |
| Woodrow "Woody" Guthrie | American folk singer-songwriter |
| Woodrow "Bud" Krogh | White House aide during the Nixon administration |
| Woodrow Phoenix | British comic book artist and writer |
| Woodrow J. Hinton III | American jazz bassist |
| Woodrow Chambliss | American basketball player |
| Woodrow Borah | American historian and anthropologist |
| Woodrow Crumbo | American artist and Native American activist |
| Woodrow Wilson Guthrie | American botanist and educator |
Characters Named Woodrow
| Woodrow Call | "Lonesome Dove" series by Larry McMurtry |
| Woodrow LaFayette Strode | "The Sons of Katie Elder" movie |
| Woodrow Harris | "American Pie" movie series |
| Woodrow Huckleberry Tiberius Boyd | "King of the Hill" TV show |
| Woodrow "Woody" Pride | "Toy Story" movie series |
| Woodrow Cogburn | "Rooster Cogburn" movie |
| Woodrow Mulligan | "The Green Mile" movie |
| Woodrow "Woody" Jenkins | "A Prairie Home Companion" movie |
| Woodrow "Bud" Ellison | "The Wild Thornberrys" TV show |
| Woodrow Hood | "Sword in the Stone" movie |
| Woodrow Dolarhyde | "Cowboys & Aliens" movie |
| Woodrow F. Call | "Return to Lonesome Dove" TV mini-series |
| Woodrow Phoenix | "Phoenix Without Ashes" TV movie |
| Woodrow Boudreaux | "Treme" TV show |
| Woodrow Wilson Smith | Character in Robert A. Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land" |
| Woodrow "Woody" Anderson | "Northern Exposure" TV show |
| Woodrow "Woody" Wesel | "Ernest Scared Stupid" movie |