Selby Name Meaning
The name Selby comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Selby below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Selby Name Meaning
& f English (Rare)From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "willow farm" in Old Norse.
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