Shell Hill
hill or mountain · Dumfries and Galloway
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This hill name likely derives from the Old English word 'sceld', meaning 'shield' or 'shelter', possibly referring to the hill's shape or protective qualities. The 'hill' element is a straightforward addition indicating a topographical feature.
Word origins
- Shell
- Old EnglishAttestedshield, shelter(from sceld "shield")
- hill
- Old EnglishAttestedhill(from hyll "hill")