Dogg Waters

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements

This name refers to waters associated with dogs. It is likely a descriptive name indicating a place where dogs were kept or waters used by dogs.

Word origins

Dog
Old Englishdog(from docga "dog")
Waters
Old Englishbody of water(from wæter "water")

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