Poole
town · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Poole is an Old English name likely meaning 'pool' or 'harbour'. It refers to the natural harbour or body of water at the location.
Word origins
- pol
- Old EnglishAttestedpool, harbour(from pol "pool, harbour")
Historical forms
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