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Sherwood

Sherwood is a name of English origin and the meaning of Sherwood is ‘bright forest’. It is a locational name referring to what was the renowned Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. It is derived from the Old English words ‘scir’, meaning 'shire' or ‘scir’, meaning 'bright' in conjunction with ‘wudu’, meaning 'wood’. It is not a commonly used name, but its variants Sherlyn and Sheryl, are in common use. Well-known personalities with this name include Sherwood Anderson, an American author and short story essayist.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

bright forest

Origin

English

Numerology

S is for success, in all you will do.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

W is for wise, more tomorrow that today.

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

D is for dazzle, the sparkle of you.

Lucky

Sherwood lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Sherwood

  • Sylvie Becaert French Olympic biathlete
  • Sylvie Goy Chavent, French Senator
  • Sylvie Bodorová Czech composer
  • Sylvie Françoise Meis Dutch TV personality and model
  • Sherwood Anderson American novelist
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