A place name meaning a wooded valley, commonly used for towns, neighborhoods, and streets across English-speaking countries.
Compound of 'glen' from Scottish Gaelic 'gleann' meaning 'valley' and 'wood' from Old English 'wudu' meaning 'forest, trees'. This combination became popular in 19th-century place naming, evoking pastoral beauty.
Glenwood is one of those place names that sounds so naturally beautiful that it's been used hundreds of times across North America and beyond. The combination appeals to our deep-seated love of both valleys (representing shelter and fertility) and forests (representing mystery and natural abundance).
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.