Hook Green
village · Kent
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Hook Green likely refers to a settlement situated near a hook-shaped feature, possibly a bend in a river or a piece of land. The 'Green' element indicates a common village green.
Word origins
- Hook
- Old EnglishAttestedhook-shaped(from hōc "hook, projecting piece of land")
- Green
- Old EnglishAttestedvillage green(from grēne "green, village green")