Walden Cleugh
valley · East Lothian
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This cleugh name is likely of Old English origin. 'Walden' could refer to a valley ('denu') associated with a person named 'Walda' or a 'wealca' (foreigner), and 'cleugh' is a term for a ravine.
Word origins
- Walden
- Old EnglishAttestedPossibly a valley ('denu') associated with a personal name 'Walda' or a 'wealca' (foreigner).(from Walda "Personal name", wealca "Foreigner", denu "Valley")
- Cleugh
- Old NorseA ravine or gorge.(from kljúfr "Ravine, gorge")