Colbey: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ohlb-ehy
Origin: Old Norse/English
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: It reflects qualities of darkness and strength, as it is derived from 'coal town' or 'dark village'.

Colbey is a variant of the name Colby. It is derived from the Old Norse words "kol," meaning "coal," and "býr," meaning "town." It reflects qualities of darkness and strength, as it is derived from 'coal town' or 'dark village'.Over time, the use of Colbey has evolved from being primarily a surname to being used as a given name, reflecting a broader cultural acceptance of unique and variant names.

Colbey Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Colbey is currently #22603 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Colbey is currently #22602 on Kiindred Boy Names

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