Little Wenlock
village · Telford and Wrekin
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Little Wenlock is a small village. The name 'Wenlock' is of Brittonic origin, possibly meaning 'white hill' or 'fair hill'. 'Little' indicates its smaller size.
Word origins
- Little
- Old EnglishAttestedsmall(from lȳtel "small")
- Wenlock
- Brittonicwhite hill or fair hill(from gwyn "white, fair, blessed", loc "hill, enclosure")
Historical forms
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