Catesby
Catesby Name meanings & History
Catesby is derived from the Old English words, "cat" meaning "wildcat" and "byr" meaning "settlement." Thus, Catesby means "settlement of the wildcat.". From an English surname what is derived from a geographical location; 'of Catesby' a parish in Northamptonshire. Most famous bearers are Robert Catesby, the leader of the Gunpowder Plot and William Catesby one of the councillors of Richard III of England on whom Shakespeare based his character in Richard III. Catesby is a unique name that could be suitable for a baby boy. As it is an uncommon name, it could set your baby apart from others, and it could also pose some challenges for pronunciation or spelling.
Zodiac Sign of Catesby: Curious Gemini
Synonyms of Catesby:
C: Choice,Cute,Candid,Clever,Chatty,Copycat,Curious
A: Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry
T: Tireless,Touchy,Talkative,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Testy
E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven
S: Social Standing,Sex,Solidity,Security,Success,Sensuality,Status
B: Beauty,Bountiful,Bashful,Brains
Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money
Catesby is:- a Informal name
- a Mature name
- a Strange name
Famous People
The most famous Catesby is Robert Catesby from the Gunpowder Plot in 1605. Additionally, there are many people with the surname Catesby who are notable in various fields.
Related Names to Catesby
Some related names to Catesby include Cates, Cate, Kate, and Kato.
