Digby name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Digby d(i)-gby
Meaning: Town by the Ditch and Settlement near a Ditch
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Digby meaning and origin

What does Digby mean?

Unfamiliar and Contemporary Digby is originated from Germanic language is a boy name, principally used in English, Digby means "Town by the Ditch or Settlement near a Ditch".

How do I pronounce Digby?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Digby is d(i)-gby. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., dig-by.

Variants of Digby

Digbea

Names that rhyme with Digby

How popular is the name Digby?

Digby is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names. In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 958 on boy names chart when 29 babies were named Digby.

There are over 334 babies that have been given the name Digby in England and Wales. Digby is a rare baby name in United States, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 2009.

Also, Digby is a familiar name in England, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. At least, 900 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2009124865
2006106596
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Numerological analysis of Digby

Use your gut around people. You are driven by success and accomplishing everything you imagined as a child. 2 as your personality number reveals your shyness. You love deadlines because they ‘force' you to bring out the best of you in a determined period of time. You lack adventure. You are easy to talk to but hard to understand. Don't make work your priority. You lack traveling and exploring.

Other names similar to Digby

  •  Devonne - Meaning of Devonne is From Devonshire or Divine is a gender-neutral name, majorly used in English has origin in Celtic
  •  Nykole - Unfamiliar Nykole has its origin in Old Greek language is a girl name, chiefly used in English, Nykole means "Female Version of Nicholas and Victory of the People". Nykole is spelling variation of Nicole.
  •  Penney - Queer girl name Penney means "Penelops, A Penelope and Wife of Odysseys" and rooted from Old Greek is used in English. Penney is a short form of Penelope.
  •  Britni - Frequently Used Britni majorly is used in English has origin in Old English used for baby girls, meaning of Britni is "England"
  •  Camdyn - Of Old English origin, Customary Camdyn is predominantly used in English and is used for both boys and girls, Camdyn means "Valley"

Sibling Names for Digby

Looking for the perfect name to pair with Digby? Whether you're expecting twins or simply want to find a name that complements your little one's moniker, we've rounded up a list of charming sibling names that will make your heart skip a beat. From classic choices to modern picks, there's something here for every baby boy or girl.

Sister to Digby

Names for Digby's brother

Famous people named Digby

  • Digby Mackworth Dolben, English poet who died young from drowning
  • Digby Anderson, Dr
  • Digby Willoughby, 7th Baron Middleton, English nobleman and sailor
  • Digby Willoughby, 9th Baron Middleton, English nobleman
  • Digby Tantam, British psychiatrist and Professor of Psychotherapy
  • Digby McLaren, Canadian geologist and palaeontologist
  • Digby Denham, was politician and businessman in Queensland
  • Digby Jones, Baron Jones of Birmingham, British businessman and politician
  • Digby Pearson, British musician, producer, and businessman
  • Digby Ioane, Australian professional rugby union footballer playing for the Panasonic Wild Knights
  • Digby Jephson, cricketer
  • Digby Fairweather, British jazz cornettist, author and broadcaster
  • Digby Morrell, former Australian rules footballer
  • Digby Wolfe in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Writer
  • In 1915, Digby Bell played the role of Lemuel Morewood in comedy, drama film Father and the Boys.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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