Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 02, 2024

Willoughbey

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Origin: British

Meaning: From the farm by the willows

Willoughbey is a variant of Willoughby and a masculine name of Old English origin. The name can also be traced back to Anglo-Saxon times and has a pretty literal meaning of "from the farm by the willows." British television presenter Holly Willoughby is a name familiar to many, and her two decades of work on UK TV have endeared her to millions. Baby Willoughbey can look towards Holly's success as a shining example of someone who comes from the farm by the willows.