Selby

Selby Meaning & Origin

About Selby
The name "Selby" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse words "selja" meaning "willow tree" and "byr" meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the name "Selby" can be interpreted as "dweller by the willow farm" or "one who lives near the willow settlement." It is a surname that is also used as a given name for both males and females.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Selby are female.

Selby Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -22.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlbi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selby in Braille

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

The name Selby in braille

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

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

The name Selby in sign language

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