This gender-neutral name is not in any way silly or corny. Colby is a name that originates from Norse and means “swarthy person’s settlement.” This name originates from Koli, which is a personal name that is derived from the word kol, which is a word meaning charcoal. It is also possible to spell Colby as Kolby, which is a name that means “dark” or “dark-haired.” At the beginning of the twenty-first century, this name saw a surge in popularity; however, it has since gradually fallen down the rankings, which indicates that the baby will probably not come across too many other Colbys in their lifetime.
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