Norton Malreward
village · Bath and North East Somerset
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This village name means 'the northern farmstead or village'. It was later distinguished by the addition of 'Malreward', likely referring to a former owner or significant figure.
Word origins
- Norton
- Old EnglishAttestednorthern farmstead or village(from norþ "north", tūn "farmstead, village, estate")
- Malreward
- Norman Frenchpersonal name(from Malreward "personal name")
Historical forms
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