Den of Crichie
valley · Aberdeenshire
GaelicAI-generated
This name refers to a sheltered valley, with 'Den' from the Gaelic 'dion' meaning shelter. 'Crichie' is likely of Gaelic origin, possibly meaning 'creek' or 'small hill'.
Word origins
- Den
- Gaelicshelter, den(from dion "shelter, den")
- Crichie
- Gaeliccreek or small hill(from creag "rock", cailleach "old woman or hill")