At a Glance
- Meaning
- Settlement by the dyke/ditch
- Origin
- English surname (Old English + Old Norse hybrid)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DIG-bee
Digby is an English surname (Old English + Old Norse hybrid) boy's name meaning “settlement by the dyke/ditch”. It appears in our list of The Edwardian Name Revival of 2026.
Meaning & Origin of Digby
Meaning: Settlement by the dyke/ditch.
Origin: English surname (Old English + Old Norse hybrid).
A common claim: "Digby means 'town by the ditch,'" close to accurate, though sometimes labeled purely Old Norse. Actually: The name blends Old English and Old Norse elements rather than being purely Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Digby
DIG-beeIPA /ˈdɪɡbi/
Popularity of Digby
Digby doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Digby
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