Derby

Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɑː.bi/(British English) /ˈdɑɹ.bi/(American English) /ˈdɜɹ.bi/(American English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "animal town" in Old Norse. This is the name of a city in England.

Related Names

Rootsdjúr + býr
Given Name DescendantsDarby, Derby(English)
Surname DescendantsDarby, Derby(English)

Categories

animals, art museums in the UK, cities in England, isograms, non-metropolitan English counties
Entry updated December 1, 2024