Popularity:3491
Origin:Norse
Meaning:Settlement by a church
Kirby is a gender-neutral name that works well for both baby boys and girls. This cool "K" name has Norse roots, with English and Irish heritage too, and it means "settlement by a church." Inspired by place and faith, Kirby has rich historical roots while also featuring a modern sound and feel, in no small part thanks to the cool K and Y spelling. Another fact that makes this unisex name appealing is that it ticks the box for the surname-as-first-name trend!

Famous People Named Kirby

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  • Jack Kirby
    Artist, Author
  • Kirby Puckett
    Baseball Player
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