Willoughby
Pronunciation: [ w-IHL-uhb-ee ]
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Willoughby first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 86 babies have been named Willoughby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Willoughby is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,846 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,846
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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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, Will, Willy, Willie, Willo, Willoy, Willoie, Hby, Hbyie, Ghby, Wiy, and Wiie. 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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