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Gosport

town · Hampshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name Gosport likely derives from an Old English personal name and a topographical term. It is thought to mean 'Goat's port' or 'Gos's port', referring to a harbour or landing place associated with goats or a person named Gos.

Word origins

Gos
Old EnglishGoat or personal name Gos(from gāt "goat", Gos "personal name")
port
Old Englishport, harbour, landing place(from port "port, harbour")

Historical forms

Goseport · Gosport