Ghyll Head
village · Westmorland and Furness
Old NorseAI-generated
Ghyll Head is a name of Old Norse and Old English origin. 'Ghyll' comes from the Old Norse 'gil', meaning a ravine or narrow valley. 'Head' is Old English for the top or upper part of something.
Word origins
- Ghyll
- Old NorseA ravine or narrow valley.(from gil "ravine, gorge")
- Head
- Old EnglishThe top or upper part.(from hēafod "head, top")