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Willoughby

Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-uhb-ee ]

Boy Name #38,323 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Willoughby is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHL-uhb-ee.

Parents who love the name Willoughby often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,323
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Willie

Also a Girl Name

Willoughby is also used as a girl name, ranked #10846.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willoughby

Is Willoughby a boy or girl name?
Willoughby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38323. As a girl name, it is ranked #10846. Willoughby is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Willoughby?
Willoughby is pronounced w-IHL-uhb-ee.
How popular is the name Willoughby?
Willoughby is currently ranked #38323 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Willoughby?
Common nicknames for Willoughby include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie.
Is Willoughby a common or rare name?
Willoughby is an uncommon name, ranked #38323 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Willoughby

Willoughby is a boy name .

Is Willoughby a boy or girl name? Willoughby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,323 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,846. Willoughby is more commonly used as a girl name.

Willoughby is currently ranked #38,323 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Willoughby include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Willie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Willoughby include William, Will, Willie, Williams, Willem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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