Colby

Colby generally means 'from the dark village' or 'from the coal village,' referencing a settlement with dark soil or located in a region associated with charcoal production or ash trees.

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Colby is of Old Norse and Old English origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name 'Kolby' combining 'kol' meaning 'coal' or 'charcoal' and 'by' meaning village or settlement. The Old English version possibly refers to a native of a dark town or one with ash trees nearby.

  • Popularity: 1,139th
  • Babies named Colby in the US in 2023:
    Female: 47
    Male: 467
  • Nicknames: Cole, Col, Bee, Coby, C.
  • Full Names: Colby Johnston, Colby Matthews, Colby Thorne, Colby Rhett, Colby Willis.
  • Famous Namesakes: Colby Covington-Mixed Martial Artist, Colby Rasmus-Baseball Player, Colby O'Donis-Singer, Colby Keller-Artist & Actor, Colby Armstrong-Ice Hockey Player.
  • Gender: Predominantly a male name but occasionally used for females, particularly in English-speaking countries.
  • Numerology: Colby is associated with the expression number 7, signifying intuition, analysis, and thoughtfulness. People with this name tend to be introspective and are often drawn to spiritual and philosophical quests.

In the United States, Colby peaked in popularity during the 1990s, especially among boys, reaching within the top 200 names for boys. Its use has moderately declined since, but it remains a recognizable and endearing choice.

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