East Horndon
hamlet · Essex
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name refers to a settlement named Horndon situated to the east. 'East' indicates the direction, and 'Horndon' likely means 'horned hill' or 'stony hill'.
Word origins
- East
- Old Englisheastern(from ēast "east")
- Horndon
- Old Englishhorned hill or stony hill(from hyrn "horn, corner", dūn "hill")
Historical forms
Esthorndon