Den of Mains
valley · Dundee City
GaelicAI-generated
This name refers to a sheltered valley, with 'Den' from the Gaelic 'dion' meaning shelter. 'Mains' is likely derived from a Gaelic term for a 'dwelling' or 'farmstead'.
Word origins
- Den
- Gaelicshelter, den(from dion "shelter, den")
- Mains
- Gaelicdwelling or farmstead(from mòr "great", an "the", sàil "heel or place")