I like the name Kirby a lot for boys, but for some reason I hate it for girls. I also imagine a court jester with this name. But that's a good thing, I guess.
I LOVE this name! However, I do agree with property of Jesus; this name sounds HORRIBLE for girls. Also, it is Scandinavian. It just became so popular in England most people believe it originated there.
Please do not use this name for anybody. On a dog, maybe, but not for a human! This sounds too cutesy and trendy for a given name, for either gender. I cannot envision a President Kirby or a Judge Kirby or some other important figure.
I used to go to high school with a girl named Kirsten but we called her Kirby, because of the same starting syllables. She never really cared for the nickname too much.
I knew an adorable little girl named Kirby. I LOVE this name for a girl or a boy. And I remember the Nintendo character! Also adorable! It's such a different name but it sounds like it could be common- I think people would get used to it pretty quickly if they met someone named Kirby.
One of our cats is named Kirby. He was named after the popular childrens toy, Furby. I like this name only for a pet (dog/cat). I just can't see it on a person.
-- Anonymous User 6/17/2011
Kirby Bliss Blanton (American actress).
-- Anonymous User 6/17/2011
Also Jack Kirby, famous comic book artist and writer, aside from Kirby of video game fame people associate Kirby with Jack Kirby.
Captain Kirby York the lead character in John Ford western "Fort Apace" later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel Kirby Yorke in sequel "Rio Grande" was portrayed by John Wayne in both films.
Kirby was the name of the vacuum cleaner in the film "Brave Little Toaster" and it's straight to video sequels. Obviously a reference to the vacuum brand.