Lobhillcross
hamlet · Devon
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Lobhillcross is an Old English name. It combines 'loppe' (spider, flea) with 'hyll' (hill) and 'cross', possibly indicating a cross on a hill known for such insects, or a personal name.
Word origins
- Lob
- Old EnglishAttestedspider, flea, or personal name(from loppe "spider, flea")
- hill
- Old EnglishAttestedhill(from hyll "hill")
- cross
- Old EnglishAttestedcross(from cros "cross")