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Willoughby

Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-uhb-ee ]

Girl Name #10,846 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Willoughby is a girl name, recorded for 10 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#10,846
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Willie

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Willoughby is also used as a boy name, ranked #38323.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willoughby

Is Willoughby a boy or girl name?
Willoughby is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10846. As a boy name, it is ranked #38323. 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 #10846 in popularity for girl 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 #10846 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Willoughby

Willoughby is a girl name .

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

Willoughby is currently ranked #10,846 in popularity for girl 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 Willow, Willa, Willamina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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