The Wide Waters
lake or loch · Telford and Wrekin
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name is descriptive, referring to an area of water that is broad or extensive. 'Wide' is an Old English adjective meaning broad or extensive.
Word origins
- Wide
- Old EnglishAttestedBroad, extensive.(from wīd "wide, broad")
- Waters
- Old EnglishBodies of water.(from wæter "water")