Gilby
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gilby
Gilby is derived from Old Norse elements "gil" (ravine or gorge) and "by" (settlement or farm), meaning "settlement in a ravine" or "farmstead by the gorge." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and Scandinavia, with historical roots in Viking settlement patterns and Norse place-name traditions.
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Etymology
Gilby is derived from Old Norse elements "gil" (ravine or gorge) and "by" (settlement or farm), meaning "settlement in a ravine" or "farmstead by the gorge." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and Scandinavia, with historical roots in Viking settlement patterns and Norse place-name traditions.
Gilby currently ranks #4,810 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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