Leithy
valley · Aberdeenshire
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name 'Leithy' likely derives from Old English 'lēth' meaning 'shelter' or 'protection', possibly referring to a sheltered spot or a place of refuge. It could also relate to a 'leth', a marshy area.
Word origins
- Leithy
- Old Englishsheltered place, marshy area(from lēth "shelter, protection", leth "marsh")