Type Word Usage Ancient Scandinavian Meaning & History Old Norse word meaning "farm, settlement". Related ItemsDetails Other Languages & Culturesby(Swedish) Given Name DescendantsKirby, Shelby, Selby(English) Surname DescendantsAppleby, Kirby, Selby, Shelby, Willoughby(English) Begbie(Scottish) Place Name DescendantsAppleby, Selby, Willoughby(English) Begbie(Scottish) Entry updated October 20, 2016