Cwm Milgatw
valley · Blaenau Gwent - Blaenau Gwent
WelshSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This valley name combines the Welsh word 'cwm' (valley) with 'milgatw'. The latter is likely derived from 'mil' (dog, hound) and 'gath' (cat), possibly referring to a place where dogs and cats were found or associated.
Word origins
- Cwm
- Welshvalley(from cwm "valley")
- Milgatw
- Welshdog-cat(from mil "dog, hound", gath "cat")