Holedale
valley · Cumberland
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Holedale is likely derived from Old English 'hol' meaning 'hollow' or 'hole', and 'dæl' meaning 'valley'. It describes a hollow valley.
Word origins
- Holedale
- Old EnglishAttestedhollow valley(from hol "hollow, hole", dæl "valley")