Old Philpstoun
hamlet · West Lothian
PictishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Old Philpstoun refers to the original settlement of Philpstoun. The term 'old' distinguishes it from a newer settlement. Philpstoun is a hybrid name, with 'Philp' likely from a Norse personal name and 'toun' from Old English.
Word origins
- Old
- Old Englishformer, original(from eald "old")
- Philpstoun
- Old EnglishAttestedPhilip's farm(from Philipp "personal name", tūn "farmstead, village")