Willoughby
WIL-ə-bee
Popularity
#10194
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
309
Peak Year
#17 in 2021
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
An English surname turned given name, meaning 'willow farm' or 'willow settlement'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Hugh Willoughby
English soldier and explorer, led expedition to Russia
Francis Willoughby
English naturalist and ornithologist.
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