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Denhead of Gray

hamlet · Dundee City

ScotsAI-generated

This name refers to a 'den' or 'denn', meaning a small valley or hollow, and 'head', indicating the top or beginning of that feature. 'of Gray' likely refers to a former owner or nearby estate.

Word origins

Den
ScotsA small valley or hollow.(from denn "valley")
head
ScotsThe top or beginning of something.(from heid "head")
Gray
ScotsLikely refers to the Gray family or Gray House.

Historical forms

Denheid of Gray