Faochaig
hill or mountain · Highland · 869m
MarilynCorbett
GaelicSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name likely refers to a place associated with periwinkles or limpets. 'Faochaig' is a diminutive form related to 'faochag', meaning periwinkle or limpet.
Word origins
- Faochaig
- GaelicAttestedplace of periwinkles/limpets(from faochag "periwinkle, limpet")