Dagwood - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Dagwood \d(a)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "shining forest". Place name. In the popular comic strip "Blondie", Dagwood is the harassed husband of a dizzy blonde. The name is sometimes found on menus as the name of a sandwich.

Baby names that sound like Dagwood are Daggett, Dagget, Dakota, Dakoda, Daccota and Dugaid. Other similar baby names are Wedgwood, Harwood, Haywood and Marwood.

Dagwood is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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