I like the names Wilbur & Willoughby, both potentially shortened to Wilby but I really dislike the name Will (no offence to any children with that name, just preference)
What’s putting me off is would people just automatically call him Will anyway?
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My son is Thomas. I’ve never shortened it and no one does. He is 15.

I'm a Charlotte and will just tell people that I don't go by Charlie. However, my mum and dad wanted me to be shortened to Lottie, and I went through a 4-year-old rebellion of 'don't call me Lottie'... then regretting it 20 years later. So, there's nothing to say that he'll prefer Will over Wilby

It’s a risk. If you really hate it then it’s not a good idea.