Holden Fold
suburban area
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Holden Fold is a settlement name likely originating from a place with a hollow or dell, possibly near a farmstead or enclosure. It combines 'hol' (hollow) with 'denu' (valley) or 'dun' (hill), and 'fold' (enclosure or farmstead).
Word origins
- Holden
- Old EnglishAttestedhollow valley/hill(from hol "hollow", denu "valley")
- Fold
- Old EnglishAttestedenclosure, farmstead(from fald "enclosure, farmstead")