Maidwell Dale
valley · West Northamptonshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Maidwell Dale likely refers to a valley associated with a 'maid' or a young woman, possibly a place of significance to women. The 'well' element suggests a spring or water source within the valley.
Word origins
- Maid
- Old Englishyoung woman, maiden(from mægden "maiden")
- well
- Old EnglishAttestedspring, stream(from wella "spring, fountain")
- Dale
- Old Norsevalley(from dalr "valley")