East Hauxwell
hamlet · North Yorkshire
Old NorseAI-generated
This name refers to a settlement named Hauxwell situated to the east. 'East' indicates the direction, and 'Hauxwell' is likely of Old Norse origin, possibly meaning 'Hauk's well' or 'hawk's well'.
Word origins
- East
- Old Englisheastern(from ēast "east")
- Hauxwell
- Old NorseHauk's well(from Haukr "personal name (hawk)", brunnr "well")
Historical forms
Esthaleswelle