North Street
hamlet · Medway
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This name simply describes a street located to the north of a settlement or a significant landmark. 'Street' in Old English referred to a paved road or thoroughfare.
Word origins
- North
- Old Englishnorthern(from norþ "north")
- Street
- Old Englishroad, paved way(from strǣt "road, paved way")