Benbeoch
hill or mountain · East Ayrshire · 463m
Marilyn
GaelicSurmised
Probable4 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name is likely derived from Gaelic 'beinn' meaning 'mountain' or 'peak', possibly combined with a descriptive element. The 'beoch' part is less clear but could relate to a feature or colour.
Word origins
- Ben
- GaelicAttestedmountain, peak(from beinn "mountain, peak")
- beoch
- Gaelicuncertain, possibly descriptive
Historical forms
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