Kirbey

Kirbey is a gender-neutral name that adds an extra -e to Kirby. Originally an English last name, Kirbey stems from the Old Norse elements kirkja, meaning “church,” and bȳ, meaning “settlement” or “village.” Translating to “church settlement” or “church village,” Kirbey may once have been given to those who lived near a church or religious setting. This moniker could also be an Anglicized form of the Irish surnames Mac Geirble and Ó Garmhaic, though they likely have different definitions. As little Kirbey grows up, you can remind them of the importance of finding a community of people who make them feel like they belong.