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Derby

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Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɑː.bi/(British English)
/ˈdɑɹ.bi/(American English)
/ˈdɜɹ.bi/(American English)
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Meaning & History

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

Related Names

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

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

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