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Little Walden

village · Essex

Old EnglishAI-generated

Little Walden is a small village. The name 'Walden' is derived from the Old English 'weald den', meaning 'woodland valley'. 'Little' indicates its smaller size.

Word origins

Little
Old Englishsmall(from lȳtel "small")
Walden
Old Englishwoodland valley(from weald "woodland, forest", denu "valley")

Historical forms

Walden · Wealden