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Krosby
Pronounced KROZ-bee /ˈkrɔz.bi/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Crosby, from an Old Norse place-name, 'the village/farm by the crosses' (kross, 'cross', + byr, 'settlement')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Krosby is a spelling of Crosby, from an Old Norse place-name, 'the village/farm by the crosses' (kross, 'cross', + byr, 'settlement'). A crisp name (said 'KROZ-bee').
In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Crosby. Rare, the-village-by-the-crosses at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Krosby mean?
Krosby is a spelling of Crosby, 'the village/farm by the crosses' (kross + byr).
How do you pronounce Krosby?
It's said KROZ-bee /ˈkrɔz.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Krosby a boy or girl name?
Krosby is a boy's name here (Crosby is used for both).
How popular is Krosby?
Krosby is a very rare name in the U.S.