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Wilbur (name)

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Wilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname. The etymology of the name is disputed, however the most accepted theory is that it is composed of the elements wilþī- (Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz-) "wild", and ebur (Proto-Germanic *eburaz) "boar". Another suggestion is that it derives from German willo (Proto-Germanic *wiljô) "will", "wish", "desire", and burg (Proto-Germanic *burgz) "fortress".[1][2][3][4][5] Notable people with the name include:

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  1. ^ "Correct spelling for Wilbur".
  2. ^ "Origin of the Name Wilbur (Complete History) - Lets Learn Slang". 29 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Wilbur Baby Name Meaning and Origin". 18 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Wilbur - Meaning of Wilbur, What does Wilbur mean?".
  5. ^ "Wilbur - the Meaning, Origin and Other Facts About the Name". July 2014.