Lockwood Is A Boy’s Name Of Anglo-Saxon Origin, Meaning “forest Near The Fortified Place.” Deriving From The Old English Words loca, Meaning Enclosure, And wud, Meaning Wood, It’s A Placename In Yorkshire, England. Originally A Surname, It’s Now Becoming Popular As A Given Name, Too. Fans Of Wuthering Heights By Emily Bronte Will Recognize It As The Surname Of The Novel’s Narrator. As A First Name, Lockwood Has A Cool, Almost Gothic Feel That’s Sure To Make Baby Stand Out.