named from “Willowfield", a residence that formerly stood on the Woodstock Road (John J. Marshall) According to Keith Haines (East Belfast...) William Mullan the mayor of Belfast in 1866 lived at Willowfield House.
"Resolved – That the name Willowfield Crescent be approved for a new street on the property of Mrs. A. J. Richmond, situated off Woodstock Road". (27th October 1931).