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Willoughby

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milky85 · 15/12/2016 18:14

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Figgygal · 18/12/2016 19:59

I Love it
My 21 year old imported convertible was called willoughby but not sure I would have been brand enough to call ds2 that though

CorporeSarnie · 18/12/2016 19:56

What is the matter with Willoughby wallaby? Why is he sobbing and throwing a wobbly?
Wilf is lovely, William is ok, but to me Willoughby, especially if you don't intend to use the full name, is a bit of a mouthful.
Love 'ouch in my pouch' though... Boingy boing boing to the blue billabong.

MiddlingMum · 18/12/2016 19:47

No, just no.

Pigeonpost · 18/12/2016 12:18

I quite like it. But I love Wilbur and Wilfred.

Darthvadersmuuuum · 18/12/2016 10:06

Going against the grain as usual Grin but I like it.

twattymctwatterson · 18/12/2016 09:54

No the one from Sense and Sensibility was an awful shit

DeepanKrispanEven · 18/12/2016 09:34

He'll get really pissed off having to spell it out to people constantly for the next 80 years.

Hayls17 · 18/12/2016 09:28

I like it! It does remind me of Holly though if that matters to you.

Ohyesiam · 17/12/2016 10:31

Read Sense and Sensabiliyt, it will put you of nicely

Staranise123 · 17/12/2016 09:55

And a verb. Will, will you....Hmm

Sweets101 · 16/12/2016 23:45

Don't call him Will! That's a nickname

Sweets101 · 16/12/2016 23:44

Love it!! Makes me think of Wolves of Willoughby Chase, excellent book by my favourite childhood author

NiceFalafels · 16/12/2016 23:44

Love it! Also Wilfred wilf

Reality16 · 16/12/2016 23:41

Oh sad we like Will, but not William...

Call your child WILL then Confused

CharleyDavidson · 16/12/2016 23:41

First thought? Poor sod having to learn how to spell that name when he first starts writing.

SuburbanRhonda · 16/12/2016 23:40

Willoughby Goddard (deceased actor and voice ofFox's glacier mints).

He was an old friend's dad and had a very commanding presence. I like it for that reason.

Puremince · 16/12/2016 23:36

I thought of Sense and Sensibility too. It's a cad's name.

Staranise123 · 16/12/2016 21:50

Sorry from

Staranise123 · 16/12/2016 21:49

I don't like Will at all, it's a verb and one letter from I'm Willy!

WhiteHairReally · 16/12/2016 21:47

I had a very handsome teddy bear called Willoughby.

Florrieboo · 16/12/2016 21:23

I am in Sydney and I live in Willoughby. I would never consider it as a first name, we have Willoughby leisure centre, Willoughby park, Willoughby shops etc.

No.

1horatio · 16/12/2016 18:24

So, I said it a few times. And whilst it still isn't one of my favourites it's actually ok imo.

There are so many worse names...

1horatio · 16/12/2016 18:23

So... if you love the name... you know. No name regrets. But I really do not like it.

But what about Will?

Wilhelm? Vilko? Vilmos?

Notonthestairs · 16/12/2016 17:36

Was discussing this name at the weekend with 4 other friends and it was decided that it was a bit try hard...
But if you love it don't let my small-minded -instant -judgeyness sway you. We may have had a few drinks at the time of the discussion which I find lends it self to snap judgements Smile.
Will on the other hand is lovely.

HelenaJustina · 16/12/2016 17:30

I thought S&S as well, love it, would never be brave enough to use it or get it past DH!

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