Barby Straight
lake or loch · West Northamptonshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Barby Straight is a straight stretch of water named Barby. 'Straight' refers to a narrow, elongated body of water. 'Barby' is likely an Old English place name or personal name.
Word origins
- Barby
- Old Englishunclear, possibly personal name or place name
- Straight
- Old Englishstraight stretch of water(from strǣt "straight")