Oaky Cleuch
valley · Scottish Borders
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This valley name likely derives from the Old English word 'ac' meaning 'oak' and 'cleugh' meaning 'ravine' or 'glen'. It refers to a valley with oak trees.
Word origins
- Oaky
- Old EnglishAttestedoak(from ac "oak")
- cleuch
- Old EnglishAttestedravine, glen(from cloh "ravine, glen")