Type Word Usage Old Norse Meaning & History Old Norse word meaning "farm, settlement". Related ItemsDetails Given Name DescendantsKirby, Shelby, Selby(English) Surname DescendantsAppleby, Kirby, Selby, Shelby, Willoughby(English) Nickleby(Literature) Begbie(Scottish) Byquist, Byqvist, Byström(Swedish) Place Name DescendantsAppleby, Selby, Willoughby(English) Begbie(Scottish)