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Chudleigh

town · Devon

Old EnglishAI-generated

Chudleigh likely means 'woodland clearing belonging to Cydda'. The first element is a personal name, and the second refers to a clearing.

Word origins

Cydda
Old EnglishCydda (personal name)
lēah
Old Englishwoodland clearing

Historical forms

Cidelie · Cidelai · Chuddeleghe