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Cnoc Thorcaill

hill or mountain · Highland

GaelicAI-generated

This name refers to a hill. 'Cnoc' means hill or small mountain in Gaelic. 'Thorcaill' is likely derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Þorkell' (Thor's kettle/helmet).

Word origins

Cnoc
Gaelichill, small mountain(from cnoc "hill")
Thorcaill
Old NorseThor's kettle/helmet(from Þorkell "Thor's kettle/helmet")