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Origin: British

Meaning: Farm in the willow meadow

A name that dances off the tongue and flows like leaves in the wind, Willoughby is a gender-neutral title of Old English and Anglo-Saxon origin. Its ethereal chime means “farm in the willow meadow,” as Willoughby is originally a surname describing a home or place. Infused with an element of mischief, English folklore warns that willow trees can uproot themselves and follow people around. Playful yet graceful, Willoughby has no shortage of charm.