Colbey

English

"coal town"

Colbey Origin and Meaning

The name Colbey is a boy's name.

Colbey is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a variant spelling of Colby, which originated as an English surname derived from place names combining 'col' (coal or dark) and 'by' (settlement, village), literally meaning 'from the coal village' or 'dark village.' Alternatively, it may relate to the Old Norse name Kólbein, meaning 'dark or coal-like leg.' As a first name, Colbey emerged in the late 20th century, gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s. The alternative spelling with an 'e' gives this short, strong name a more contemporary feel while preserving its traditional roots.