Howell's Mere
lake or loch · Gloucestershire
Old EnglishAI-generated
Howell's Mere is likely named after a person called Howell, with 'mere' meaning a lake or pool. The name 'Howell' itself is of Welsh origin, meaning 'old ruler' or 'famous ruler'.
Word origins
- Howell
- Welshpersonal name(from Hywel "old ruler")
- Mere
- Old Englishlake, pool(from mǣre "lake, pond")