Heywood Kling went by Woody.
I remember a 45 rpm recording from the mid 1950's where Gene Krupa played "Golden Wedding" as a solo drum performance. It was a wild, explosive, flamboyant recital.
It was actually Frankie Carlson, who was Woody Herman's drummer at that time. (circa 1943)
Woody Guthrie is 5' 7".
Orianthi goes by Ori.
Woody Whichard goes by Woody.
Allen Woody went by Woody.
Earl Woody goes by Woody.
Woody Naismith goes by Woody.
Woody Shelp went by Woody.
college
Herman Wilkins goes by Herman / Trip.
Woody Herman's birth name is Herman, Woodrow Charles.
Herman Bell went by Hi.
Herman Ahlsell went by Putte.
Herman Witkam goes by H.W..
Herman Edwards goes by The Hermanator.