Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Crosby

Crosby is the transferred use of an English surname derived from place names generally found in Northern England or Southern Scotland. Towns so called “Crosby” derived their names from Scandinavian settlers, from the Old Nordic elements “kross” meaning “cross” and “byr” meaning “town, settlement”. In other words, Crosby stands for a town built near a cross or wherein a cross featured prominently on the landscape. Place names became one of the most common methods for providing surnames to people as a way of identification (for the purposes of taxation) starting in the late 11th century. For instance, a person born in Crosby but later relocated to another town or settlement would be given the Crosby name as a way of identifying that specific Robert from other Roberts. First recorded as “de Crossebi”, this surname dates back to at least the 12th century. Crosby is also one of the earliest English surnames to arrive in the New World (i.e., America). As a masculine given name Crosby is a pretty new coinage and appears to be used only in the United States. Crosby is also a name with considerable (albeit oldie) musical cachet in the U.S. in honor of 20th century crooner Bing Crosby (1903-1977) or 1970s folk-rock singing David Crosby of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young fame (1941-present). Or for ice hockey sports fans, there’s also phenom Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins (1987-present).

All About the Baby Name – Crosby

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CROSBY

The number one personality is a leader - strong and competitive. They are willing to initiate action and take risks. One personalities work hard toward their endeavors and have the ability to apply their creative and innovative thinking skills with strong determination. They believe in their ability to succeed and are too stubborn to be hindered by obstacles. Ones meet obstacles head-on with such mental vigor and energy that you better step aside. They resent taking orders, so don't try telling them what to do either. This is an intensely active personality, but they are also known as starters rather than finishers. They have a propensity to become bored and will move quickly to the next project if not properly challenged.  They are the ones to think up and put into action new and brilliant ideas, but they are not the ones to stick around and manage them. This personality has an enthusiastic and pioneering spirit. They are distinctly original.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CROSBY

As a baby boy’s given name in the United States Crosby only just appeared on the charts in 2011. This is one of the newest and most untested names out there. However, given the plethora of surnames being used as forenames we’re not surprised to see a few new ones join the party. Compared to surnames like Mason, Logan and Connor, Crosby is a welcomed breath of fresh air. It hasn’t been around long enough to become common and ordinary; or overused and boring. Crosby also has the added benefit of being Scandinavian in origin (which is rare for surnames), so it’s an option for American parents with Nordic heritage. As mentioned above, Crosby is a musically inspired name as well, but it could also be considered a name for Christians as well (considering the importance of the symbol of the cross).

Quick Facts

ON CROSBY

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

649

PRONUNCIATION:

KRAWS-bee

SIMPLE MEANING:

Town of the cross

Characteristics

OF CROSBY

Independent

Individualistic

Ambitious

Strong-willed

Inventive

Successful

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Crosby

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CROSBY

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Crosby

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CROSBY

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Crosby


Popular Songs

ON CROSBY

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Crosby


Famous People

NAMED CROSBY

We cannot find any celebrities or significantly famous people with the first name Crosby.

Children of Famous People

NAMED CROSBY

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Crosby

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CROSBY

Bing Crosby was one of the most famous singers of the twentieth century, as well as being a beloved movie, radio and television star. Born Harry Lillis Crosby in Tacoma and raised in Spokane, Washington, Crosby acquired his nickname, “Bing”, from a popular cartoon character of the day. Singing in a trio called “The Rhythm Boys” in the early twenties, Bing Crosby soon enough broke out on his own with that trademark bass-baritone to become one of the best-selling recording artists of his time. In addition, he contributed valuable financial backing toward innovations in the recording field, achieving landmark technical advances. His movie roles were hugely successful, and he won the 1944 Academy Award for Best Actor as Father O’Malley in Going My Way. Thousands flocked to enjoy his and Bob Hope’s famous Road series of movies. Bing Crosby was equally successful in the formats of radio and television well after many men would have retired. He was an avid sportsman as well, particularly with regard to golf and to thoroughbred horse racing. Bing Crosby’s first marriage to the actress Dixie Lee produced four sons (one of whom wrote a not-very-flattering book about him); his second marriage to the much younger actress, Kathryn Grant, gave him two more sons and a daughter. Bing Crosby died of a massive heart attack on a Spanish golf course, after having played 18 holes of golf. That somehow seems appropriate.