What Does The Name 'Haywood' Mean?

The name "Haywood" is believed to be of Old English origin. It is supposed to mean a "hedged forest "or" from the Hedged forest". The name Haywood has just two variations one being the same and the other being Woody. It is found more often used as a surname rather than as a name. As a surname Haywood is found in the surnames of several famous people including Chris Haywood an English actor and producer who worked in Australian cinema, Eliza Haywood a famous English actress and writer of old, Spencer Haywood a famous professional basketball player and several others.

There are several places called Haywood as well including Haywood City in Missouri, Haywood in Herefordshire, Haywood in North Carolina, Haywood in Oklahoma, Haywood County in Tennessee and Haywood County in North Carolina and several other places.