Windgate Hill
hill or mountain
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name likely refers to a hill with a windy passage or opening. 'Wind' means wind, and 'geat' means gate or opening. 'Hyll' means hill.
Word origins
- Windgate
- Old EnglishAttestedwindy opening(from wind "wind", geat "gate, opening")
- Hill
- Old EnglishAttestedhill(from hyll "hill")
Historical forms
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