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Ashby
Pronounced ASH-bee /ΛΓ¦Κ.bi/High
Meaning: From the English surname Ashby β from Old Norse, 'the farm/settlement by the ash trees' (askr, 'ash tree', plus by, 'farm')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Ashby comes from the English surname Ashby β from Old Norse askr, 'an ash tree', plus by, 'a farm, a settlement' β 'the farm by the ash trees' (a common northern English place-name, as in Ashby-de-la-Zouch). A crisp, modern surname-name (said 'ASH-bee'; nickname Ash).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-ash-tree-farm at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ashby mean?
Ashby is an English/Norse surname, 'the farm/settlement by the ash trees'.
How do you pronounce Ashby?
It's said ASH-bee /ΛΓ¦Κ.bi/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ashby a boy or girl name?
Ashby is a boy's name (occasionally unisex).
How popular is Ashby?
Ashby is a rare name in the U.S.