Broomhill
suburban area · Norfolk
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name combines the Old English word 'brom' (broom) with 'hyll' (hill). It likely refers to a hill where broom grew.
Word origins
- Broom
- Old EnglishAttestedbroom (the plant)(from brōm "broom")
- hill
- Old EnglishAttestedhill(from hyll "hill")