Willow settlement
Derived from Old English, this habitational name combines 'wilig' (willow) and 'by' (farmstead or settlement). It originally denoted someone who lived near a farm surrounded by willow trees. While historically a surname, it has transitioned into a rare and sophisticated given name.
Less common today
Willoughby isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,848 in 2011.
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