Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
WHITBY
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An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
That is "White-town," or bay; a town in Yorkshire, England.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English