Broxburn
hamlet · East Lothian
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This place name likely derives from Old English. It is composed of 'brocc' meaning badger and 'burna' meaning stream or brook. Thus, the name refers to a stream associated with badgers.
Word origins
- broc
- Old EnglishAttestedbadger(from brocc "badger")
- burn
- Old EnglishAttestedstream, brook(from burna "stream, brook")
Historical forms
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