Popularity: 3491
Origin: Norse
Other Origin(s): Scandinavian; British; Irish
Meaning: Settlement by a church, church village; Cottage by the water
Kirby is a gender-neutral name that works well for both baby boys and girls. This cool "K" name has Norse and Scandinavian roots, with English and Irish heritage too, and it means "settlement by a church," " church village," or "cottage by the water." Inspired by place and faith, Kirby has rich historical roots while also featuring a modern sound and feel, in no small part thanks to the cool K and Y spelling. Another fact that makes this unisex name appealing is that it ticks the box for the surname-as-first-name trend!
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Famous People Named Kirby

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  • Jack Kirby
    Artist, Author
  • Kirby Puckett
    Baseball Player
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