English/Nordic · Boy name
Colby
“Koli's farm or settlement”
About the name Colby
Colby is a masculine given name and surname of English origin, derived from a place name with Old Norse roots. The name comes from the Old Norse personal name ‘Koli’ combined with ‘by’, meaning ‘farm’ or ‘settlement’. Colby originated as a surname for people from places called Colby in England, particularly in areas influenced by Norse settlement. The name has also been used for towns in the United States, such as Colby, Wisconsin, which lent its name to Colby cheese. As a given name, Colby is primarily used for boys.
- Meaning
- Koli's farm or settlement
- Origin
- English/Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOL-bee(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Colby
- Colby James
- Colby Alexander
- Colby Michael
- Colby Thomas
- Colby Lee
Questions about Colby
- What does Colby mean?
- Colby is an English name meaning "Koli's farm or settlement".
- How do you pronounce Colby?
- Colby is pronounced KOL-bee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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