Kilby

Kilby Meaning & Origin

About Kilby
The name "Kilby" is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ketil" or "Ketill," meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who either made or used cauldrons or helmets. The name "Kilby" may also have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a place called "Kilby" or a similar-sounding location. Overall, "Kilby" is a name associated with craftsmanship or a specific geographical area.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kilby are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪlbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kilby in Braille

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

The name Kilby in braille

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

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

The name Kilby in sign language

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