Kelby
[ˈkɛlbi]Meaning
from Old English ċild, "child", and Old Norse býr, "settlement"
Background Story
Kelby is recorded as a given name in modern English, where it is rare and used for both boys and girls. The word it comes from is Old English ċild, "child", joined to Old Norse býr, "settlement", the same etymology as Kilby.
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