Willoughby - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Willoughby \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "willow farm". Place name. In early England, willows were an important part of the agriculural economy as their pliable branches could be woven into baskets.

Willoughby has 3 variant forms: Willoughbey, Willoughbie and Willughby.

Willoughby is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2075 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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