Loch of Boardhouse
lake or loch · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This name is likely Old Norse, from 'borð' meaning 'board' or 'plank' and 'hús' meaning 'house'. It may refer to a house built with planks or a house associated with a board or plank.
Word origins
- Boardhouse
- Old Norseplank house(from borð "board, plank", hús "house")