What does Selby mean?
Selby means “From the farm of willows”. It is a unisex name of OlD Norse origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: OlD Norse – see more OlD Norse names.
- Gender: Unisex – browse unisex names.
- Popularity: ranked #3674 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Selby has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Selby with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
9Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): S=19 + E=5 + L=12 + B=2 + Y=25 = 63. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 3 = 9. Result: 9.
Favorite colour
WhiteThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Selby has lucky number 9, so the colour is White.
Star sign
LibraOnly the first letter counts (S). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Selby
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Selby. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Selby
Partner names that match Selby by origin, faith, length and sound. The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Selby + Alva = Selva · Selby + Unn = Seln · Selby + Izle = Selle
Sibling names for Selby
Names that sit well next to Selby: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Selby
If Selby is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Selby (farm, willows).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Selby mean?
Selby means “From the farm of willows” and is of OlD Norse origin.
What is the origin of Selby?
In our collection Selby is listed as a name of OlD Norse origin.
Is Selby a boy or a girl name?
Selby is listed as a unisex name, so it can be used for both boys and girls.
What is the lucky number for Selby?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Selby is 9, with the star sign Libra. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Selby?
Selby has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Selby?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Selby include Se, Sel, Selb, Lby, Sely, Selie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Selby?
Names with a related meaning include Colby, Iyazi, Arees, Jurg, Aathvik, George.