Crosbie

Irish

"village with crosses"

Crosbie Origin and Meaning

The name Crosbie is a boy's name.

Crosbie is a masculine name derived from a Scottish and English surname with Norse origins. It originally denoted someone who lived near a cross or at a crossroads, combining the Old Norse 'kross' (cross) with 'byr' (farm or settlement). As a first name, Crosbie has maintained a distinctive, somewhat aristocratic British feel. While never extremely common as a given name, it gained some recognition through cultural references like musician David Crosby. The name has an appealing blend of traditional substance and uncommon distinction. Crosbie offers parents seeking a masculine name with historical depth an option that stands apart from more popular choices while still carrying familiar sounds and clear pronunciation.

Famous People Named Crosbie

• Crosbie Edgerton Saint U.S. Army general
• Crosbie Albert Norman Garstin English novelist
• Crosbie Ward New Zealand MP
• Crosbie Baulch Australian Olympic sprint canoer
• (Philip) Crosbie Morrison Australian naturalist and radio journalist