Roer Water
lake or loch · Shetland Islands
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This name likely refers to a body of water named 'Roer'. The origin of 'Roer' is uncertain, but it may be a topographical term or a personal name.
Word origins
- Roer
- Unknownuncertain, possibly topographical or personal name
- water
- Old Englishwater, stream(from wæter "water")