North Holmwood
suburban area · Surrey
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name refers to a settlement north of Holmwood. 'Holmwood' likely means 'woodland on or near a holme (island or dry ground in a marsh)'.
Word origins
- North
- Old Englishnorthern(from norþ "north")
- Holmwood
- Old Englishwoodland near a holme(from holm "island, dry ground in marsh", wudu "wood, forest")
Historical forms
North Holmwood