New Alresford
town · Hampshire
Old EnglishAI-generated
New Alresford is an Old English name meaning 'new ford by the alder trees'. 'Alres' refers to alder trees, and 'ford' is a river crossing.
Word origins
- Alres
- Old Englishalder trees(from alra "of the alders")
- ford
- Old Englishriver crossing(from ford "ford")
Historical forms
Alresford · New Alresford