Upper Reservoir
lake or loch · North Ayrshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This name describes a reservoir located at a higher elevation. 'Upper' signifies its position, and 'Reservoir' refers to a body of water collected and stored.
Word origins
- Upper
- Old Englishhigher, superior(from uppe "up")
- Reservoir
- Old Englisha place where water is stored(from reservare "to keep back, reserve")