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Digby

DIHG-bee

Digby (name) means an English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "settlement by the ditch.". Example: “Digby was named after his grandfather.”

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An English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "settlement by the ditch."
"Digby was named after his grandfather."

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Etymology

From Old English dīc (“dyke”) + Old Norse býr (“settlement”). The town in Nova Scotia is named after admiral Robert Digby (1732 - 1815).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Digby” mean?

The word “Digby” means an English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "settlement by the ditch.".

How do you pronounce “Digby”?

“Digby” is pronounced DIHG-bee (/ˈdɪɡ.bi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Digby” in a sentence?

Here is “Digby” used in a sentence: “Digby was named after his grandfather.”

What part of speech is “Digby”?

“Digby” is a name.

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