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