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Woodward

WOOD-ward2 syllables
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An English surname meaning 'guardian of the woods'. (Modern)

What does Woodward mean?

Modern: An English surname meaning 'guardian of the woods'.. Woodward is an English surname that means 'guardian of the woods'. It is sometimes used as a given name.

Is Woodward a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Woodward in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Woodward 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 Woodward suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Woodward

The other pups at daycare are buzzing, "Woodward, huh? I can’t wait to see if he guards the toys or just the snack bowl!"

Like Woodward? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.