Willoughby

The meaning of Willoughby is a 'farm by the willow'. It was traditionally a surname of Old English origin, most commonly found in Europe. There are several places called Willoughby in England which are believed to have inspired the name, including in Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire. The name is also in various books. Joan Aiken released a children's book in 1962 called 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase', which followed two young cousins as they tried to escape from their evil governess. One of the most prominent figures named Willoughby was Willoughby Smith, who was an English electrical engineer. He is famous for discovering the photoconductivity of selenium. There was also a contemporary artist named Willoughby Sharp, who curated and co-ounded Avalanche magazine.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

farm near the willows

Origin

English

Numerology

W is for wisdom, you acquire with age.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

L is for look, the way you look at life.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

U is for unique, your love of life.

G is for giggle, a laugh never hurts!

H is for hero, as you appear to many.

B is for bewitch, your charm is undeniable.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Willoughby lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Willoughby

• Willoughby Hickman three British baronets
• Willoughby Williams American Revolutionary soldier and politician
• Willoughby Williams Jr., American banker and sheriff
• Willoughby Sharp American artist
• (Charles) Willoughby Moke Norrie 1st Baron Norrie, British soldier; Governor of South Australia, 8th Governor,General of New Zealand

Willoughby in Pop Culture

• Willoughby character on TV's "Don't Trust the B,,,, in Apartment 23"
• John Willoughby character in "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen
• Sir Clement Willoughby character in "Evelina" by Fanny Burney
• Sir Willoughby Patterne character in "The Egoist" by George Meredith
• "The Stop at Willoughby " episode of TV series "The Twilight Zone"