Curby
Old French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Curby
The given name 'Curby' is a variant of the surname 'Corbie' or 'Corbey', derived from Old French *corbe* meaning "crow" or "raven," often referring to someone with dark hair or a raven-like appearance.
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Etymology
The given name 'Curby' is a variant of the surname 'Corbie' or 'Corbey', derived from Old French *corbe* meaning "crow" or "raven," often referring to someone with dark hair or a raven-like appearance. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a transferred surname in the United States and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious or notable historical context.
Curby currently ranks #4,607 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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