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Darby.

A habitational surname from Old Norse.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈdɑːbi/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A habitational surname from Old Norse.

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  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.

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  3. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.

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  4. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Teton County, Idaho.

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  5. A number of places in the United States: A town in Ravalli County, Montana.

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  6. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

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  7. A number of places in the United States: Three townships in Ohio, in Madison County, Pickaway County and Union County.

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  8. A number of places in the United States: A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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  9. A number of places in the United States: A township (with two halves separated by other areas) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

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  10. Misspelling of Derby.

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Where this word comes from

From the English place name Derby, from Old Norse djúr (“deer”) + býr (“settlement”).

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