Kelby

Kelby is a traditional English first name that is used for both boys and girls. Its meaning can be interpreted as "the one from the farmhouse by the spring" or "the child from the settlement."

What does the name Kelby mean?

The name Kelby has its roots in Old English and Old Norse. It possibly consists of the terms ċild, which means "child," and kelda, which means "spring" or "well," along with the Old Norse býr, which stands for "settlement," "village," or "farmhouse."

Where does the name Kelby come from?

The etymological origin of Kelby shows that it is a first name of Old Norse descent that can be used for both males and females, meaning "the one from the farmhouse by the spring." The word parts consist of ċild = child (Old English) or kelda = spring, well (Old Norse) as well as býr = settlement, village, farmhouse (Old Norse). The name is common in English.

How do you pronounce Kelby?

Kelby is pronounced as 'Kel-bi'.

Popularity

In Germany, Kelby is a rather unusual first name. It has not received any notable mention in the German name rankings so far. Its best placement was in 2004, reaching 1,733rd place in the Italian name charts. From 1999 to 2024, Kelby was given as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,981st. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Kelb / Kelbs

Famous people

• Kelby Halbert (Canadian skier)