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For a boy. Thoughts?
"An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." -Charles Bukowski
"An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." -Charles Bukowski
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A bit clunky, but I like it.
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I love it!!
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Thilly.
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I really like it, though prefer it for a mn, since it's so long.
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Amazing.
Willoughby would be my top name on my list if it wasn't for the fact that it would get shortened to Will. :(
William nn Will is so overused here, its so boring. If I could guarantee that no one would call him Will i'd definitely use it. My husband adores it as well. I love Willoughby "Willow" that is sweet and handsome.
Willoughby would be my top name on my list if it wasn't for the fact that it would get shortened to Will. :(
William nn Will is so overused here, its so boring. If I could guarantee that no one would call him Will i'd definitely use it. My husband adores it as well. I love Willoughby "Willow" that is sweet and handsome.
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I like it but it gives the impression of snobby self-righteous parents.
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I like it in theory, in the same way I like Barnaby. It's a quirky, fun, and charming name with common enough nicknames to bring it down to earth. I think it could work as a first name, but I'd personally prefer it as a surprise middle name (and brownie points if it's already a family surname).
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I definitely enjoy it in the middle slot, but I could probably enjoy it as a first as well. It has a "big open sky" kind of sound, with the "bee" ending giving it a bit of whimsy and spunk.
I see many posters here would think hipster parents wanted cooler version of Will / William, but personally, I'd figure the parents heard the name the same way I did, from Jane Austen. It is the character's surname, but it's what he's addressed by in the story and, despite Austen's character being a scoundrel, the name itself still manages to exude a romantic air. For me, the character didn't ruin the name. I'd think likely the same for Willoughby's parents.
I see many posters here would think hipster parents wanted cooler version of Will / William, but personally, I'd figure the parents heard the name the same way I did, from Jane Austen. It is the character's surname, but it's what he's addressed by in the story and, despite Austen's character being a scoundrel, the name itself still manages to exude a romantic air. For me, the character didn't ruin the name. I'd think likely the same for Willoughby's parents.
This message was edited 4/22/2015, 12:25 PM
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The Austen reference is what makes it hipster, not the Will part. The easiness of nn Will makes it not gutsy enough to be truly hipster (whether it's intended to call him Will or not).
I agree about a "romantic air," I get that, but it's no Darcy. The contrast between the baying-hound sound of Willoughby and the excess aristocraticness of the surname makes it feel too ridiculous to be a romantic hero name, even if the character had been one. JMHO
I agree about a "romantic air," I get that, but it's no Darcy. The contrast between the baying-hound sound of Willoughby and the excess aristocraticness of the surname makes it feel too ridiculous to be a romantic hero name, even if the character had been one. JMHO
This message was edited 4/22/2015, 5:21 PM
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I think it looks all right for a boy, though I prefer it more for a girl.
If I ever get a chance to meet a boy/guy named Willoughby, I would presume that:
1) His parents wanted a rare alternative to William
2) His parents liked the name when they were reminded of willow trees
3) He might have got it from the name of the place, surname of one of his parent's ancestors etc.
If I ever get a chance to meet a boy/guy named Willoughby, I would presume that:
1) His parents wanted a rare alternative to William
2) His parents liked the name when they were reminded of willow trees
3) He might have got it from the name of the place, surname of one of his parent's ancestors etc.
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Yep. I don't care what the haters say, I think Willoughby is just nerdy and stuffy enough to be cute and handsome and wonderful! I'd call him Wilby, if I needed a nickname.
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If someone introduced themselves as it I think I'd struggle not to giggle, a bit. No idea why! just the sound of it. It also makes me think of a huge, lollopy, morose-looking dog for some reason.
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Mary Poppins. In one of the books (ignore the movie at all costs) the children's neighbour Miss Lark owns a little dog named Andrew whom she spoils rotten. Andrew secretly hates this, and befriends just such a huge, lolloping stray. Mary P, who speaks Dog, explains that unless Miss L adopts this pooch, whose name is Willoughby, the two animals will go off and live rough together. Reluctantly, she does.
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Ha that must be it! I'm fairly sure my elder sister had the books. Will have to ask her. :)
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So hipster, it's yuppie. They didn't know it could be a first name until they found it on Nameberry.
They thought it was so dimpled and hatted. We can call him Will, they said.
Brother Hudson Darcy, sister Evangeline Persephone.
It has a silly sound. That should make it less puffy, but it makes it more puffy.
Willoughby wolloughby willina, an elephant sat on Billina.
Willoughby wolloughby wirfak, an elephant sat on mirfak!
Knock, knock.
...Who's there?
Willoughby.
...Willoughby who?
Willoughby let in now, or what?
They thought it was so dimpled and hatted. We can call him Will, they said.
Brother Hudson Darcy, sister Evangeline Persephone.
It has a silly sound. That should make it less puffy, but it makes it more puffy.
Willoughby wolloughby willina, an elephant sat on Billina.
Willoughby wolloughby wirfak, an elephant sat on mirfak!
Knock, knock.
...Who's there?
Willoughby.
...Willoughby who?
Willoughby let in now, or what?
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Yes, this.
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lol!
Willoughby Willoughby, according to Roxstar,
Willoughby got run down by a boxcar.
You forgot that the hipsters you created would insist his nn be spelled Wil rather than Will.
Willoughby Willoughby, according to Roxstar,
Willoughby got run down by a boxcar.
You forgot that the hipsters you created would insist his nn be spelled Wil rather than Will.
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(hearty laughter) xD
^3^
^3^
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Can I make that my signature? :)
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LOL
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A former poster has a son named Willoughby. He's very good-looking and intelligent. I think of him. It's a big name, though, not everyone could pull it off.
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Kind of goofy and Muppety. Also kind of "I'm too kewl for William and Liam is omg soooo popular!"
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