name
Elwood
EHL-wuud
Elwood (name) means a masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "old forest.". Example: “Elwood Blues is one of the lead characters in "The Blues Brothers.”
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A masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "old forest."
"Elwood Blues is one of the lead characters in "The Blues Brothers.""
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Word forms
- Plural
- Elwoods
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Etymology
Comes from the Middle English personal name Elwald, Elwold, Alwold, composed of the Old English elements ælf ("elf") and weald ("rule").
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What does “Elwood” mean?
The word “Elwood” means a masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "old forest.".
How do you pronounce “Elwood”?
“Elwood” is pronounced EHL-wuud (/ˈɛlwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Elwood” in a sentence?
Here is “Elwood” used in a sentence: “Elwood Blues is one of the lead characters in "The Blues Brothers.".”
What part of speech is “Elwood”?
“Elwood” is a name.
