How did Tiger Woods get the name Tiger?

Answer 1

His christian name is Eldrick. His father, Earl Woods gave him the nickname Tiger at a young age, and he has since became known by this. The name Tiger is a nickname which Earl had given to a Vietnamese soldier he served with in the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, his friend Tiger was captured an later died in a POW camp.

Answer 2

Tiger's dad gave him the nickname after a Vietnamese soldier that he knew from his Army days who was also nicknamed Tiger.

Answer 3

His real name is Eldrick. His Dad called him Tiger, named after a good friend of his from the Vietnam War. The friends name was Nguyen which means Tiger.

Answer 4

He was nicknamed "Tiger" after Vuong Dang Phong, a friend of his father's

Answer 5

Eldrick "tiger" woods got his name to honor a man that saved his father's life "Earl Woods" in the war!!!!

Answer 6

He did not, it is a nickname.