Woodrow is an Anglo-Saxon name, derived from the Old English words 'wudu', which means 'wood', and 'raw', which means 'row
Tag: English names
Elvis
Elvis is of Old English origin, made popular by Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll music. The name
Stu
Stu is a diminutive of Stuart. Stuart is derived from the Old English name 'Stigweard', itself derived from the words
Sid
Sid is a diminutive of Sidney, itself a variant of Sydney. Sydney originates in Old English language and means "from
Beyonce
Beyonce originates in English language and is probably derived from a Creole surname Beyince. It was popularized by the American
Grainger
Grainger is an English name that has Old French roots. It is derived from the Old French word “grangier”, itself
Wilfrid
Wilfrid is a variant of Wilfred. Wilfred is an English name, derived from the Old English words 'wil', which means
Prince
Prince is an English name, derived from the Old French word 'prince', itself derived from the Latin word 'princeps', coming
Parker
Parker originates in Old English language and means "park keeper". It used to be an occupational surname and that might
Neilson
Neilson is related to Neil. Neil originates in Gaelic languages and means "coming from clouds". Some sources also suggest the
Ashcroft
Ashcroft is an Old English name which is a compound of the two Old English words, “aesh” which is the
Beecher
Beecher is a Middle English name that referred to anyone who lived near a beech tree or a beech wood.
Hadwin
Hadwin is derived from Old French as well as Old German origins. It comes from the Old German word 'hard',
Stew
Stew is a diminutive of Stewart, itself a variant of Stuart. Stuart is derived from the Old English name 'Stigweard',
Wolfe
Wolfe is a variant of Wolf, itself a diminutive of Wolfgang. Wolfgang is derived from the Germanic words 'wulf', which
Wes
Wes is a diminutive of Wesley. Wesley is an English locational name, derived from the Old English words 'west', which
Ethelyn
Ethelyn is diminutive of Ethel. Ethel originatel in Old English language and means "graceful and noble woman". As a feminine
Raven
Raven originates in Old English and is derived from the name of a dark bird, belonging with the crow family.
Stan
Stan is a diminutive of Stanley. Stanley is an Old English name, derived from the Old English words 'stan', which
Hall
Hall was a name given to a person coming from or who lived near a large building or hall. It