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 following names submitted for new streets be approved- Willowfield Parade for a new street off Woodstock Road on the property of Mr John Currie. ...(14th August 1934).