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Kirkurd

hamlet · Scottish Borders

ScotsAI-generated

This name likely refers to a church settlement or a settlement near a church. 'Kirk' is from Old Norse for church, and 'urd' may be a Pictish or Brittonic element.

Word origins

Kirk
Old Norsechurch(from kirkja "church")
urd
PictishPossibly a topographical term or a personal name.