Irby

Irby Meaning & Origin

About Irby
The name "Irby" is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Iri", meaning "eel" or "eel-like". It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to an eel or possessed eel-like qualities. Over time, the name evolved into "Irby" and became a surname. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Irby are male.

Irby Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

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ARP
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈərbi/
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('ARP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irby in Braille

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

The name Irby in braille

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

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

The name Irby in sign language

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