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Colbie

Girl / Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Colbie: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 4 births in 2021.

Originally an English surname, Colbie derives from the Old Norse *Koli* (meaning "dark" or "coal") combined with *by* ("farm" or "settlement"), so the name essentially describes a "coal town" or "dark settlement." The best-known bearer is American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, whose breezy pop hits like "Bubbly" brought the name into the spotlight. While there are no major places named Colbie itself, the closely related spelling Colby appears as a place name in England (Cumbria) and across the United States. Today, Colbie is often chosen as a modern, unisex variant of Colby, with a notably softer, more feminine feel—a choice that has steadily gained favour in Scotland since the early 2000s.