Norwood

Norwood Meaning & Origin

About Norwood
The name Norwood is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "north" and "wudu," meaning "north wood" or "northern forest." It is a locational surname typically given to individuals who lived near or in a northern woodland area. The name Norwood signifies a connection to nature and suggests a person with a strong affinity for the outdoors and a sense of tranquility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Norwood are male.

Norwood Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRT
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N0603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R W UH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrwʊd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norwood in Braille

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

The name Norwood in braille

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

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

The name Norwood in sign language

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