Colby
From the Old Norse Koli, meaning "coal" or "dark", combined with býr, meaning "farm" or "settlement".
Meaning and origin
Colby began as an English surname derived from place names across the country, uniting Old Norse elements meaning dark and settlement.
How to pronounce Colby
| English (US) | KOHL-bee /ˈkoʊlbi/ |
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