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Selby

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
Willow farm, settlement of willows
Pronunciation
SEL-bee
Origin
English

From Old Norse and English, a place name meaning willow farm.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageNature-inspired

Languages in use: Norse, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Scandinavia

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Old Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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