Derby

Derby Meaning & Origin

About Derby
The name "Derby" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "deor" meaning "deer" and the Old English word "byr" meaning "farm" or "settlement." As a result, the name "Derby" can be interpreted as "deer farm" or "settlement of deer." It is also associated with the city of Derby in England, which is known for its historical significance and horse racing events.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Derby are male.

Derby Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdərbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derby in Braille

Here's how to represent Derby in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Derby in braille

How to Spell the Name Derby in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Derby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Derby in sign language

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