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Alby

Boy Name day: May 7
Alby is a short form of Allan: on birth records it is written Allan (95,301 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Allan page. Also a short form of Albertha, Albina.
Origin: Celtic / Breton. Meaning: Possibly 'little rock' or 'handsome'; uncertain.
Variant of Alan, a Breton name of uncertain meaning, often linked to 'rock' or 'handsome', spread by Bretons after the Norman Conquest.

Name day for Alby

May 7

Why this day? Alby is a short form of Allan, and shares its name day.

Alby is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on May 7.

The story of the name Alby

Alby is a short form of Allan. It keeps its origin (Celtic / Breton) and meaning — possibly 'little rock' or 'handsome'; uncertain, and shares its name day, May 7.

On birth records, Alby is rarely written as such: the Albys are Allans (95,301 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Allan page. Alby is also a short form of Albertha, Albina.

Frequently asked questions about Alby

What does Alby mean?

Alby is a short form of Allan, which means possibly 'little rock' or 'handsome'; uncertain.

When is Alby's name day?

May 7, together with Allan: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Alby a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Allan.

Alby's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Alby

Top 10

  1. Anayeli96%
  2. Camie96%
  3. Justi96%
  4. Coll96%
  5. Olyvia96%
  6. Karely96%
  7. Sharita96%
  8. Jolynn96%
  9. Holley96%
  10. Nanny96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roo50%
  2. Tequila50%
  3. Ruthy50%
  4. Ru50%
  5. Tut50%
  6. Drea52%
  7. Nov54%
  8. Novie54%
  9. Nessie55%
  10. Sis55%

Love potential for Alby

Bottom 10

  1. Luni44%
  2. Arwen44%
  3. Louna44%
  4. Simi47%
  5. Zulema48%
  6. Lest49%
  7. Risette49%
  8. Aiyanna49%
  9. Iri49%
  10. Ravenne49%

Professional potential for Alby

Bottom 10

  1. Khaleesi42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Kals42%
  4. Arry42%
  5. Dada43%
  6. Adie43%
  7. Diamonda45%
  8. Diam45%
  9. Dima45%
  10. Kendi46%

Crush potential for Alby

Bottom 10

  1. Stance42%
  2. Zee42%
  3. Con42%
  4. Agnou42%
  5. Connie-Bee42%
  6. Drea42%
  7. Constie42%
  8. Nénès42%
  9. Hildegarde42%
  10. Nes42%
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