Corby
Major Settlement in the Parish of Corby
Historical Forms
- Corbei, Corbi 1086 DB
- Corebi 1166 P
- Coreby 12th Survey 1252 Cl
- Carbe 1538 LP
Etymology
'The by of Kóri .' Björkman(ZEN 57) notes the OWScand name Kóri and a similar Swedish name, found in place-names.