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Colby

Colby has English origins and is the habitational name for people who come from places in Norfolk and Cumbria. The meaning of Colby is 'dark or swarthy person settlement' and families with the Colby name are mainly settled in the UK and US. By profession, men of Colby families worked as laborers and women worked as teachers. One famous name association is Colby Convington, a professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Another famous namesake is Colby Donaldson who is an American actor and a famous television personality. Currently, he is the host of 'The Butcher' reality show. He also hosted 'Top Shot' on the History Channel for five seasons back-to-back and has participated in television reality shows like 'Survivor: All-Stars'.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

coal town

Origin

English

Numerology

C is for caress, a loving touch for your loved ones.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

B is for bewitch, your charm is undeniable.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Colby lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Colby

  • Colby Shane Cohen American ice hockey player
  • Colby Aaron Bockwoldt American NFL football player
  • Colby Ryan Rasmus American baseball player
  • Colby Preston Lewis American baseball player
  • Colby Maxwell Paul American actor
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Colby in Pop Culture

  • Colby Granger main character on TV's 'Numbers"
  • Colby College private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine, USA
  • Colby Jack cheese
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