Elwood
[ˈɛl.wʊd]Meaning
from an English surname derived from a place name meaning "elder tree forest"
Background Story
Elwood comes from an English surname, which was itself derived from a place name meaning "elder tree forest" in Old English. The name is also connected to the Middle English personal name Elwald, Elwold or Alwold, composed of the Old English elements ælf ("elf") and weald ("rule").
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