Newburgh
village · Lancashire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This village name means 'new fort' or 'new stronghold'. It is composed of the Old English word 'nīwe' meaning 'new' and 'burh' meaning 'fortified place'.
Word origins
- New
- Old EnglishAttestednew(from nīwe "new")
- burgh
- Old EnglishAttestedfortified place(from burh "fortified place, stronghold")
Historical forms
[object Object]