Sherwood

Male

Meaning

From The Shire Wood

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɜːrwʊd/

Traits associated with the name Sherwood:

Dogs named Sherwood tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sherwood?

It suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Sherwood is the name of the forest in the classic novel Robin Hood. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Sherwood a good dog name?

Sherwood has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Sherwood isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,729
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
2,520
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sherwood is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sherwood was, in the past month, the 4907th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Sherwood is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sherwood was viewed 17 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sherwood's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sherwood.

Most popular breeds named Sherwood:

  1. English Springer Spaniel
  2. Curly-Coated Retriever
  3. Brittany

Sherwood is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Robin Hood's legendary forest lends a vintage vibe to canine monikers.

british dog names
british

Famous for Robin Hood's adventures in English folklore and literature.

Dog names like Sherwood:

From The Stony Field
Cloth Cutter
Starling, Little Star
Steward Of The Estate Or Castle
Wood Cutter
Butler, Steward
Sherwood dog name meaning

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