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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Linden-tree wood/forest
- Origin
- English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- LIN-wuud
Linwood is an English name — originally a place name and surname — that means linden-tree wood or forest, giving it a simple, nature-rooted meaning you can explain to your child. It has a quiet, old-fashioned English feel rather than a currently trendy one. If you want a name tied to a specific place-and-tree meaning rather than an abstract virtue, it's a concrete option.
Meaning & Origin of Linwood
Meaning: Linden-tree wood/forest.
Origin: English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Linwood
LIN-wuudIPA /ˈlɪnwʊd/
Popularity of Linwood
Linwood hit its high point in 1945, when 227 babies were given the name and it ranked #396 nationally; by 2024 it had fallen to #7064, with only 12 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Linwood mean?
Linden-tree wood/forest. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Linwood?
Linwood is pronounced LIN-wuud (IPA: /ˈlɪnwʊd/).
Is Linwood a popular name right now?
Linwood peaked at #396 in 1945 and is ranked #7064 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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