Newton of Cromarty
hamlet · Highland
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable4 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name 'Newton of Cromarty' combines 'Newton', meaning a new settlement, with 'Cromarty'. 'Cromarty' is of Gaelic origin, possibly meaning 'crooked bay' or 'crooked point'.
Word origins
- Newton
- Old EnglishAttestednew settlement(from nēowe "new", tūn "settlement, farmstead")
- Cromarty
- GaelicAttestedcrooked bay(from crom "crooked", àird "point, promontory")
Historical forms
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