Hollywell Dene
valley · Northumberland
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name likely combines 'holyn' (holly) with 'wella' (a spring or stream) and 'denu' (a valley). It suggests a valley with a spring near holly.
Word origins
- Hollywell
- Old EnglishAttestedholly spring(from holyn "holly", wella "spring, stream")
- Dene
- Old EnglishAttestedvalley(from denu "valley")