Name:
Colby
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English, Old Norse
Meaning:
Colby originates in Old Norse and means "town of darkness". Initially, it was used as a surname, derived from a locational name, and as a surname it functions until today. Later on, it became quite popular as a masculine given name as well.
Pronunciation:
KOL-bee
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Kolby
Famous Colby:
Colby Armstrong : hockey player
Colby Lewis : baseball player
Colby Smith : football player