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Wilbur is a rare name, and perhaps the only known example of its use in Russian-speaking environments is as the nickname for the main animated character from *Kuroneko to Doremon* (*Kuroneko to Doremon*), created by Yuki Yatsushiro Matsumoto. Beyond that, the name Wilbur is virtually unused in Russia and does not appear as a given name. In other countries, particularly in the United States, the origin and meaning of the name Wilbur are different. The name Wilbur derives from the English word "wolf," which translates to "wolf." Its etymology is linked to Germanic languages, where the root "wulf" or "wulf" specifically means "wolf." In the past, the name Wilbur was common among English and Scottish surnames, as well as in some regions of Scandinavia. It has no direct equivalent in Russian languages, making it unique and potentially unfamiliar to native Russian speakers. Historically, the name was widespread in medieval England and Scotland, but over time, its usage significantly declined. Today, the name Wilbur is mainly found in English-speaking countries, where it is occasionally used as a male given name or surname. In Russia and the CIS countries, the name Wilbur is not popular and does not feature in the top list of names. Its use is limited solely to the cultural context of the animated film. People named Wilbur, whether in the film or in English-speaking countries, are often associated with straightforwardness, originality, and perhaps a touch of fanaticism (especially in the context of the film, where Kuroneko is a bright but somewhat eccentric character). However, this is more of a cultural stereotype than the actual traits of people bearing the name in English-speaking countries, where it is not a common choice. There are not many famous people named Wilbur in the world, but it is inseparably linked to the animated Kuroneko. In real life, Wilbur Wells is the pen name of the famous American film director and producer Oscar Weller, who worked in the horror genre. It is also worth mentioning William Davis's film *Wall Street Wolf* (1987), where the main female character is named Wilbur Hancock. Since the name Wilbur is not common in Russian-speaking countries, its diminutives are likely based on its English pronunciation and may include forms like Will, Burr, or Willie. There are no such diminutives in Russian-speaking environments.