TheNameDBHeywood
MasculineMeaning
A place name derived from Old English elements meaning 'high' and 'wood'.
Etymology
Heywood comes from Old English 'heah' (high) and 'wudu' (wood), originally referring to a wooded area on high ground. The name became a surname and later used as a given name.
About the Name Heywood
Heywood is primarily used as a surname but occasionally appears as a given name in English-speaking regions. It reflects the English tradition of deriving names from geographical features.