Near Warmsey Clough
valley
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name refers to a valley or ravine ('clough') that is warm or perhaps sheltered. 'Warmsey' could derive from an Old English personal name or a descriptive term related to warmth.
Word origins
- Warmsey
- Old EnglishAttestedWarm place or person's name(from wearm "warm", -eg "island, dry ground")
- Clough
- Old EnglishAttestedRavine, valley(from clōh "ravine, gorge")