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Glen Orchy

valley · Argyll and Bute

GaelicAI-generated

The name is Gaelic, with 'Orchy' possibly derived from 'oirce' meaning 'pig' or 'sow', or from a personal name. It could refer to a place associated with pigs or a person.

Word origins

Glen
Gaelicvalley(from gleann "valley")
Orchy
Gaelicpig's place or personal name(from oirce "pig, sow")