Kolby - Unique Boy Names

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Kolby

/ˈkoʊlbi/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the town 'Colby', meaning 'coal' or 'dark settlement'.

Represents strength, individuality, and a connection to heritage through place-based identity.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience and groundedness, symbolizing someone rooted in tradition yet distinctively modern.

Etymology: Derived from the English surname Colby, originating from Old Norse elements 'koli' (coal) and 'býr' (settlement), indicating a place where coal was mined or burned. The spelling 'Kolby' emerged as a phonetic variation in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.

Style & Origin

modern

unique

american

Cultural Background

Primarily used in American English-speaking contexts, Kolby is a variant of the surname Colby, which

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