The baby name Haywood is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "HAY-wood".
Haywood is English in Origin.
Haywood is an English name that means "enclosed wood" or "hedge wood". The name is a combination of two words; "hay" meaning enclosure or hedge and "wood" meaning forest or wood. The name has been in use since the 12th century and was originally a locational surname, given to people who lived near or worked in a hedge wood. The name has been used as a first name since the 19th century and is still in use today.
The name Haywood is considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for boys than girls. The pronunciation of the name is "HAY-wood". The name has several variations, including Heywood, Hayworth, and Hayward. Famous people with the name Haywood include former NBA player Spencer Haywood and American politician Haywood S. Hansell.
The origin of the name Haywood can be traced back to England, where it was first used as a locational surname. The name is derived from the Old English words "haga" meaning enclosure or hedge and "wudu" meaning wood or forest. The name was often given to people who lived near or worked in a hedge wood. Today, the name is used as a first name and is popular in the United States and United Kingdom.
Haywood has the following similar or variant Names
- Heywood |
- Haywoode |
- Haywoodie |
- Haywode |
- Heywode |
- Heiwood |
- Heiwoode |
- Heiwoodie |
- Heiwode |
- Heywud |
- Heywudie
Celebrities with the Name Haywood
Haywood Nelson Haywood Nelson is an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Dwayne Nelson on the popular sitcom "What's Happening!!" in the 1970s. He has also appeared in various TV shows and films such as "The Love Boat," "Hunter," and "Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde." Some of his most memorable achievements include receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011, being inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2013, and being a spokesperson for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. |
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