Linwood

Linwood Origin and Meaning

The name Linwood is a boy's name.

Linwood is a masculine name of English origin, derived from a surname and place name meaning 'lake forest' or 'pool in the woods,' combining Old English elements 'lin' (pool, lake) and 'wudu' (wood, forest). The name evokes peaceful natural imagery of woodland landscapes with water features. Linwood gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s-1930s, though it never became extremely common. It has the distinguished, somewhat formal quality characteristic of surname-derived first names. While less frequently used today, Linwood maintains appeal for parents seeking a name with natural associations and a traditional, dignified sound. Notable bearers include American musician Linwood 'Little Milton' Campbell.

Linwood Rank in US Top 1000

# 951 in the US

Famous People Named Linwood

• Linwood G. Dunn American pioneer of visual special effects
• Linwood Barclay Canadian novelist
• Linwood Pendleton American environmental economist
• Linwood Boomer American actor and TV producer
• Linwood "Woody" Kaine (b. 1992) son of American politician Tim Kaine and Anne Holton; named for his grandfather, Linwood Holton, Jr.
• Leon Linwood "Leonwood" Bean American founder of clothing retailer L.L. Bean
• (Abner) Linwood Holton Jr. American politician; 61st Governor of Virginia
• (Linwood) Wray Carlton American NFL football player