Hill of Howness
hill or mountain · Orkney Islands
Old NorseAI-generated
This name likely originates from Old Norse 'hófr', meaning 'hoof' or 'hoof-shaped', possibly referring to the shape of the hill. The '-ness' element is a common Norse suffix for a headland or promontory.
Word origins
- Howness
- Old Norsehoof-shaped headland(from hófr "hoof", nes "headland, promontory")