Ellwood

Ellwood Meaning & Origin

About Ellwood
The name "Ellwood" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wudu" meaning "wood." Therefore, the name Ellwood can be interpreted to mean "elf wood" or "woodland inhabited by elves." It is a name that carries a mystical and enchanting connotation, evoking a sense of connection to nature and folklore.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ellwood are male.

Ellwood Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L W UH2 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛlˌwʊd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ellwood in Braille

Here's how to represent Ellwood in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ellwood in braille

How to Spell the Name Ellwood in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ellwood using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ellwood in sign language

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