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Derived from the Old English for a forest or grove, Woodie signifies a person who lives near the woods. It characterizes a person with a grounded, earthy nature and a warm, resilient spirit that thrives in natural surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,901 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1973 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
GA — 62%TX — 20%AL — 11%SC — 4%FL — 2%
Notable People
Woodie Held (Major League Baseball shortstop) · Woodie Flowers (Innovative professor and robotics pioneer) · Woodie King Jr. (Influential stage director and producer) · Woodie Fryman (All-Star baseball pitcher) · Woodie Assaf (Long-serving television broadcaster)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WoodWoody
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