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Colby

Meaning

From a surname, originally from various English place names, derived from the Old Norse nickname Kol

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Colby and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Courage
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Wisdom
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Creativity
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Compassion
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Intelligence

Famous People Named Colby

Colby Wedgeworth

Colby Tyler Wedgeworth (born July 27, 1985, Sacramento, California, United States) is an American pop/alternative music producer based in Nashville, Tennessee.

CharismaCreativity

Colby Burnett

Colby Burnett is the first Jeopardy! contestant to have won both the Teachers Tournament and the Tournament of Champions.

AmbitionResilienceSuccess

Colby Fulfer

Colby Fulfer is an American politician who is currently the Senator-elect for Arkansas's 7th Senate district.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Colby French

Colby French is an American television actor, best known for playing the role of Hank on the NBC television drama Heroes.

CharismaCreativity

Colby Award

The William E.

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Colby in Other Languages

EnglishKolby

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