Ivyhouse Gully
valley · West Berkshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
The name is derived from 'ivy' and 'house', referring to a dwelling where ivy grew, combined with 'gully', meaning a small ravine. It describes a small ravine near a house covered in ivy.
Word origins
- Ivyhouse
- Old EnglishAttestedHouse with ivy(from ifig "ivy", hus "house")
- Gully
- Old EnglishSmall ravine(from gula "gully")