Colby Name Meaning
The name Colby comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Colby below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Colby Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname, originally from various English place names, derived from the Old Norse nickname Koli (meaning "coal, dark") and býr "town".
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