Willoughbie Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Willoughbie and Willoughby are two spellings with one history. Its meaning, shared with Willoughby, is “willow farm”.

• Willoughbie writes “ie” in place of the “y” found in Willoughby, a typical scribal difference.
• Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.
• You may also find the name written Willby.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Willoughby surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Willoughbie family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.