Old Polmont
suburban area · Falkirk
PictishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This name refers to the original settlement of Polmont, with 'Old' indicating its former status. The 'Polmont' element is likely of Pictish origin, possibly related to a hill or prominent place.
Word origins
- Old
- Old Englishold(from eald "old")
- Polmont
- Pictishhill or prominent place(from pol "hill", mon "prominent place")