Rigby
Old Norse/Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rigby
Rigby derives from Old Norse and Old English elements, with "rig" relating to a ridge or ruling power and "by" meaning settlement or town, thus meaning "settlement on the ridge" or "ruler's settlement." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and Scandinavia, with historical roots in medieval place names and later adoption as a surname and given name in Britain.
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Etymology
Rigby derives from Old Norse and Old English elements, with "rig" relating to a ridge or ruling power and "by" meaning settlement or town, thus meaning "settlement on the ridge" or "ruler's settlement." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and Scandinavia, with historical roots in medieval place names and later adoption as a surname and given name in Britain.
Rigby currently ranks #3,829 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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