Willough

English nature name

"willow tree"

Willough Origin and Meaning

The name Willough is a girl's name.

Willough is an uncommon feminine name with English origins, likely deriving from place names or surnames connected to the willow tree. It may be considered a shortened form of Willoughby, which historically referred to a farm or settlement near willow trees (from 'willow' and Old Norse 'bý' meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'). The name evokes imagery of the graceful willow tree, symbolizing flexibility and resilience. Exceptionally rare as a given name, Willough has an aristocratic, vintage English quality that appeals to parents seeking distinctive names with natural associations. Its rarity makes it difficult to track usage patterns, but it remains a truly uncommon choice.