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What does Elwood mean?
English: From Old English meaning 'elder tree by the ford'.. The name Elwood is derived from Old English elements meaning 'elder tree' and 'ford'.
Is Elwood a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Elwood in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Elwood in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Elwood suit?
Classic
Human name
Wonderfully unusual
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Elwood's Nap Debut
As Elwood settles in for a nap, the other dogs whisper, "I hear he's so calm, even the elder trees take notes on his zen skills!"
Names similar to Elwood
Ananth — Meaning 'infinite' or 'endless' in Sanskrit.Aquil — A name meaning 'eagle' in Arabic.Armel — Derived from the Old Breton name meaning 'bear' and 'helmet'.Barbour — A surname of English origin, often associated with tailors.Becket — Derived from Old English meaning 'bee cottage'.Cacique — A chief or leader in some indigenous cultures.Cliffton — Means 'town by the cliff'.Cona — Derived from 'Con', meaning 'hound' or 'wolf'.