Glen of Luce
valley · Dumfries and Galloway
GaelicSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name combines the Gaelic 'gleann' (valley) with 'luce', which may derive from 'lus' meaning 'plant' or 'herb'. It describes a valley where plants or herbs grow.
Word origins
- Glen
- GaelicAttestedvalley(from gleann "valley")
- Luce
- GaelicAttestedplant/herb(from lus "plant, herb")