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Darby

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɑɹ.bi/(American English)
/ˈdɑː.bi/(British English)
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Meaning & History

From the name of the English town Derby, derived from Old Norse djúr "animal" and býr "farm, settlement".

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RootDerby (place name)
VariantDerby
Given Name DescendantDarby(English)

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animals, astrogeologists, isograms
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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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