Hayward: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Hedge keeper; guardian of the fenced fields
Origin
Old English (surname)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
HAY-werd

Hayward is an Old English (surname) boy's name meaning “hedge keeper; guardian of the fenced fields”. It appears in our list of 200+ Forest Baby Names for Your Little Woodland Wanderer.

Meaning & Origin of Hayward

Meaning: Hedge keeper; guardian of the fenced fields.

Origin: Old English (surname).

How to Pronounce Hayward

HAY-werdIPA /ˈheɪwərd/

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