Loch Lyon
lake or loch · Perth and Kinross
GaelicSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Loch Lyon is named from Gaelic 'loch' meaning 'lake' and 'lòin' meaning 'pool' or 'water'. It may refer to a deep pool or a lake with significant water.
Word origins
- Loch
- Gaeliclake(from loch "lake")
- Lyon
- GaelicAttestedpool, water(from lòin "pool, water")