Baby boy name Wilbur (Wilby)

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So we are loving the name boys name Wilbur well actually I love Wilby so officially he would be Wilbur on birth certificate but he would always be called Wilby or Will. I wanted an alternative to William. I know a lot of people will say they just think of the pig ( a little brave one at that ) in charlottes web, but let’s not forget the first man to invent at airplane Wilbur White, and the South African Author Wilbur Smith. I also have a Daughter named Eliza.
Honest thoughts I won’t be offended xx

Wilbur is fine although I expect as an adult he'll go by Wil rather than Wilby

Two threads on this? Same answer, it makes me think of the pig in Charlotte's Web.

I know, it's my first time posting and realised I posted in wrong topic.
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I posted a few months ago asking for views on Wilbur which is what I’m planning on calling my baby boy.

Generally had positive responses. It is unusual these days - not in the top 100. Personally I like it but I’m still dithering!

@Mabelann

I posted a few months ago asking for views on Wilbur which is what I’m planning on calling my baby boy.

Generally had positive responses. It is unusual these days - not in the top 100. Personally I like it but I’m still dithering!

Oh really? I've had mostly negative so far 🙈 I think it's a great name but want to make sure I'm not the only one! Did you have a lot of people telling you they liked it? X

I like it a lot. Why are people being negative? I agree he would probably go by ‘Will’ but that’s also quite nice x

@mamablondie33

I like it a lot. Why are people being negative? I agree he would probably go by ‘Will’ but that’s also quite nice x

Thank you xx

I'm not keen personally - nothing wrong with it as such but it has a hipster/geeky feel to me, sorry. Much prefer William or Wilfred. But then I prefer Elizabeth over Eliza so I probably just have very different taste in names to you (I do like some uncommon ones, but they tend to be classical or nature related).

I love it. it was top of my list but my husband hated it.
I wish we could if used it

@rainbowrainfall

I love it. it was top of my list but my husband hated it. I wish we could if used it

Awww my husband loves it more than me. He's set on it but it's me that's worried about what other people think!

What other names are on your list? Boys names are so hard!

Wilby is a cute nickname for a little boy. If he’s embarrassed by it when he’s older, then he can become Will.
I’m not a hug fan of the name, but there’s nothing wrong with it. It may be outside the top 100, but I suspect it has geographical pockets of popularity like many names. I know 3 Wilburs under 8 who live in Fulham.
My friend called her little boy Willoughby. I wasn’t sure about it when I first heard it, but it’s really grown on me.

I also think boys names are so much harder than girls! We had solid, common names like George and James on our list, but about 20 choices for girls names.

@Enidblyton1

Wilby is a cute nickname for a little boy. If he’s embarrassed by it when he’s older, then he can become Will. I’m not a hug fan of the name, but there’s nothing wrong with it. It may be outside the top 100, but I suspect it has geographical pockets of popularity like many names. I know 3 Wilburs under 8 who live in Fulham. My friend called her little boy Willoughby. I wasn’t sure about it when I first heard it, but it’s really grown on me.

Thank you . This is interesting that you know 3! Yes he can also be Will when he's at school

With Mumsnet I think it’s luck of the draw as to whether you get positive or negative responses to a name depending on when you post!

If it’s any help, I also like Atticus, Otto, Sebastian, Zachary, Issac and George!

It’s not to my personal taste but then again I’m not a fan of “old man” names in general.

Wil is a good neutral nn though.

@Mabelann

With Mumsnet I think it’s luck of the draw as to whether you get positive or negative responses to a name depending on when you post!

If it’s any help, I also like Atticus, Otto, Sebastian, Zachary, Issac and George!

Agree 100%!

Also LOVE Wilbur!

I know one they went with it because of the airplane connection he has a Sister Bonnie.

I prefer Willoughby to Wilbur but that's just my personal opinion 😊.

I must be very old but it reminds me of Mr Ed the talking horse.
Willlbuuuurrrr!

Wilbur is gorgeous, I've always loved it. Wilby is ridiculous though.

Wilfred?

I like it. There's also Wilfred, which would give you the option of Wilf, Fred or Freddie.

Wilbur is ok, I know a 2 year old one. Wilby is very wet though!

I actually really like Wilbur especially with the option of the more popular name will if he doesn't take to it himself. I say go for it

I’ve got a Wilbur! We often call him Wilbs and when he was a baby I’d call him wubs or wubwub (sounds ok when I say it to him but cringe to write down!) we mostly call him Wilbur though. I love his name

@user1471446186

I’ve got a Wilbur! We often call him Wilbs and when he was a baby I’d call him wubs or wubwub (sounds ok when I say it to him but cringe to write down!) we mostly call him Wilbur though. I love his name

I can't believe I didn't think of Wilbs but love that as a shortened name!

Has he ever had any issues in the playground etc? I think we are going to go for it as we both love the name! X