Frankaborough
hamlet · Devon
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This hamlet's name likely means 'Frank's fortified place'. It is composed of an Old English personal name and the word 'burh', meaning a fortified place or town.
Word origins
- Frankaborough
- Old EnglishAttestedFrank's fortified place(from Frank "Personal name", burh "Fortified place, town")