Fancy Vale
valley · Cornwall
UnknownSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
The origin of 'Fancy' in this context is unclear. 'Vale' is a direct borrowing from Latin or French for 'valley'. The name likely describes a valley that is considered attractive or picturesque.
Word origins
- Fancy
- UnknownUnclear, possibly attractive
- Vale
- Latinvalley(from vallis "valley")