Woody is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #555 in 2004 with 46 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 129 births ranking #347. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 6,706 boys born was named Woody. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Woody is an easy-going, familiar nickname-style name with strong woodland imagery. It feels warm, playful, and distinctly informal.
The name is often used as a short form of Woodrow, though for many people its natural word association is equally important. Its modern tone depends more on friendliness than formality.