Newport
village · Gloucestershire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This village name means 'new port'. It likely refers to a newly established harbour or trading point.
Word origins
- New
- Old EnglishAttestednew(from nīwe "new")
- port
- Old EnglishAttestedport, harbour, market town(from port "port, harbour, market town")
Historical forms
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