Woodward - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Woodward \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "woods warden". Place name. Actor Edward Woodward.

Woodward has 1 variant form: Woodard.

Baby names that sound like Woodward are Edward and Eadward.

Woodward is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#733 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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