Sherwood
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
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 3013th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Sherwood is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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 31 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Sherwood's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Sherwood is most adored in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Florida and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sherwood.
Most popular breeds named Sherwood:
- English Springer Spaniel
- Curly-Coated Retriever
- Brittany
Sherwood is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Robin Hood's legendary forest lends a vintage vibe to canine monikers.
british
Famous for Robin Hood's adventures in English folklore and literature.
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