"Formby" meaning in English

See Formby in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Formby
  1. A coastal town and civil parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SD2907). Formerly in Lancashire. Categories (place): Civil parishes of Merseyside, England, Places in England, Places in Merseyside, England, Towns in England, Towns in Merseyside, England
    Sense id: en-Formby-en-name-kHLel51u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 97 3 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 89 11 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 91 9
  2. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Formby-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames
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