Baby boy name Wilbur (Wilby)

[Tinks1985]

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

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Wilby just reminds me of Part Time Working Mummy and I would presume you’re a fan.

Wilbur is ok but I prefer Wilfred as far as ‘Will’ names go.

Wilbur is awful. It's such an ugly name and I immediately think of the pig from Charlotte's Web.

I love the name Wilby! My grandad, born 1920, had a twin brother named Wilby (that was the full name) who died aged 2. I've always thought if I ever have a boy I would use the name.

@Cbeebiesrehab

Wilby just reminds me of Part Time Working Mummy and I would presume you’re a fan.

Wilbur is ok but I prefer Wilfred as far as ‘Will’ names go.

Never heard of it? Is it a tv show?

@StressedTired

I love the name Wilby! My grandad, born 1920, had a twin brother named Wilby (that was the full name) who died aged 2. I've always thought if I ever have a boy I would use the name.

Ah this is nice to hear and sad at the same time xx

Honestly, I think Wilbur is awful and Wilby is dreadful. It's so wet and whiny sounding.

These are the types of names that are fawned over on MN but in real life people will be like 'did you hear they named their son Wilby?!'

Really like it

I would have automatically thought of C’s web as a know a couple of little Wilbur’s, but it wouldn’t bother me anyway

Love it

It is a marmite name. I can see the reactions in people, some really don’t like it as shown here. My Wilbur has had no issues at school but he is only little at the moment. We gave him a normal second name so he could use that if he wanted to, and we knew he could go with Will in the future too.

I like it but wouldn’t be brave enough to use it myself. I do prefer Willowby (can’t spell) it though. Sounds a little more handsome than Wilbur.

I don’t like the name Wilfred for a boy though at all. For a dog then yes. I wish we’d called our dig that funnily enough! Good luck!