Hoby
village · Leicestershire
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name Hoby likely derives from the Old English personal name 'Hoba' and the word 'eg', meaning an island or dry ground in a marsh. It refers to land belonging to or associated with Hobba.
Word origins
- Hoba
- Old EnglishPersonal name(from Hoba "Personal name")
- eg
- Old EnglishIsland or dry ground in a marsh(from ēg "island")
Historical forms
Hobi · Hoba