Hurst
village · Wokingham
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Hurst is a common place name derived from the Old English word 'hyrst', meaning a wooded hill or copse. It refers to a settlement located near such a feature.
Word origins
- Hurst
- Old EnglishAttestedwooded hill, copse(from hyrst "wooded hill, copse")