Shaw

Meaning

A thicket or small wood; derived from a geographical feature.

Etymology

Shaw comes from the Old English 'sceaga' meaning 'thicket' or 'small wood'. The name originated as a topographical surname for someone living near a thicket or wooded area.

About the Name Shaw

Shaw is primarily a surname derived from English geography, though it has occasionally been used as a given name. The name is most famously associated with playwright George Bernard Shaw.

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