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Rigby
Rigby Pronunciation
Rigby is pronounced RIG-bee /ˈrɪɡ.bi/High
Meaning: From an English surname — from Old Norse hryggr, 'a ridge', plus byr, 'a farm/settlement' — 'the ridge farm'Medium
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History & Origin
Rigby comes from an English place-name and surname — from Old Norse hryggr, 'a ridge', plus byr, 'a farm, a settlement' — 'the ridge farm' (a place in Lancashire). A crisp, jaunty surname-name (the Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby').
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, the-ridge-farm at the root, and jaunty.
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How do you pronounce Rigby?
Rigby is pronounced RIG-bee (/ˈrɪɡ.bi/). Press play above to hear Rigby said aloud.
How do you say Rigby?
Rigby is said RIG-bee (/ˈrɪɡ.bi/). Press play above to hear Rigby said aloud.
What does the name Rigby mean?
Rigby is English/Norse for 'the ridge farm/settlement'.
Is Rigby a boy or girl name?
Rigby is a boy's name.
How popular is Rigby?
Rigby is a rare name in the U.S.