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Selby Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "selby" is "from the manor house by the willow brook", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
selby
Meaning
from the manor house by the willow brook
Pronunciation
sel-bee
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Selby Name Details

The name Selby originated from an English surname derived from the Old Norse elements 'selja' meaning 'willow' and 'býr' meaning 'manor' or 'settlement'. It was originally used to indicate someone who lived near or worked at a manor house located by a willow brook.

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