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Woods

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Pronounced WOODZ /ˈwʊdz/Medium

Meaning: The English surname Woods (one who lived by the woods) and, plainly, the plural of the nature word 'wood.' Used here for a girl though it reads male.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp nature surname: Woods is the surname / plural of 'wood' (said 'WOODZ'). It reads male -- we flag the lean honestly.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningThe English surname Woods (one who lived by the woods) and, plainly, the plural of the nature word 'wood.' Used here for a girl though it reads male.
U.S. rank (2023)#17462
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Woods is an English surname and the plural of the nature word 'wood.' As a girl's name it is very rare and reads male, which we flag honestly -- a crisp single beat (said 'WOODZ').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, crisp, and surname-style.

Did you know? Woods is the English surname for one who lived by the woods -- and simply the plural of 'wood' -- used here for a girl, though it reads male, which we flag honestly (said 'WOODZ').
Overall data confidence 44%
References -- Woods — FLAG: English surname/plural of wood; reads male. ONE syllable. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

WoodWoodesWoodz

Nicknames

WoodyDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Woods mean?

Woods is an English surname and the plural of 'wood'; it reads male, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Woods?

It's said WOODZ /ˈwʊdz/ -- one syllables, stress on the last.

Is Woods a boy or girl name?

Woods is used here for a girl, but it reads male -- we flag the lean honestly.

How popular is Woods?

Woods is extremely rare for girls in the U.S.

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