Albany Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Albany Name at a Glance

Name	Albany
Meaning	Variant of Alban: From Albanus meaning 'of Alba', the ancient Latin city Alba Longa, whose name derives from albus meaning white. St Alban was Britain's first martyr.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Albany Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Albany means “Variant of Alban: From Albanus meaning 'of Alba', the ancient Latin city Alba Longa, whose name derives from albus meaning white. St Alban was Britain's first martyr”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Albany Name Origin

Our database records Albany under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Albany a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Albany is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Albany

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