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Irby

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Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'yew tree' or 'riverbank'. (English)

What does Irby mean?

English: Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'yew tree' or 'riverbank'.. Irby is an English name derived from Old Norse, meaning 'yew tree' or 'riverbank', often used as a surname.

Is Irby a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Irby in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Irby in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Irby suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Irby

When we heard Irby was checking in, we all wondered if this clever pup would set up a doggie spa or just arrange the toys by breed. Either way, we're in for a treat!

Like Irby? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.