Bonhard Terrace
settlement · Falkirk
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Bonhard Terrace is a descriptive name combining an Old English term for a 'good' or 'fine' fort or enclosure with 'terrace'. It likely refers to a settlement near such a feature.
Word origins
- Bon
- Old EnglishAttestedgood, fine(from bān "bone")
- hard
- Old EnglishAttestedenclosure, fort(from geard "enclosure, yard, dwelling")
- Terrace
- Old Englishrow of houses