| Woodrow | |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin: | English |
| Derived: | Old English |
| Variants: | Woody (pet form) |
| Meaning: | Row of houses made of wood |
Woodrow was originally an English surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning row of houses by a wood in Old English. The name was made popular in part by US president Woodrow Wilson. The pet form of Woodrow is Woody. Famous bearers of this name include film director Woody Allen and the fictional character Woody Woodpecker.
