Boston
town · Lincolnshire
Old EnglishAI-generated
Boston's name originates from the Old English 'St Botolph's stone'. It refers to a church or shrine dedicated to St Botolph, a local saint. The name indicates a place of religious significance.
Word origins
- St Botolph
- Old EnglishSaint Botolph(from Sēnt Bōt wulf "Saint Botolph")
- stan
- Old Englishstone(from stān "stone")
Historical forms
St Botolph's tun · Botulvestune · Boston