Names Derby

Derby

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
English
Meaning
The name Derby has a variety of meanings which include 'deer farm', 'village', 'stronghold', and 'hunting ground'.
Pronunciation
DAHR-bee,
DUR-bee
The name Derby is pronounced as 'dur-bee'.
Popularity
Derby is not a very popular name around the world; however, it has been recorded among the top 1000 baby names in countries such as the United States and Australia.

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Cartoon of Derby

Derby Name meanings & History

The name Derby has English origins and is derived from the Old Norse words dar and by, which mean 'deer farm'. The name Derby has a variety of meanings which include 'deer farm', 'village', 'stronghold', and 'hunting ground'. From an English surname that was a variant of Darby. Derby can be used as a first name or a middle name for a baby, and it suits parents who prefer traditional yet modern-sounding names for their children. It can also be a creative choice for parents who love nature-inspired names.

Zodiac Sign of Derby: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Derby:

D: Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy,Determined,Demanding,Doting

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Environment

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

B: Brains,Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Derby is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Derby

Some related names to Derby include Deer, Buck, Hart, Faun, and Fawn.

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