Radley Bottom
valley · West Berkshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name likely combines a personal name with a topographical term for a valley or hollow. 'Radley' is a place name, and 'Bottom' refers to a low-lying area.
Word origins
- Radley
- Old EnglishAttestedClearing or meadow associated with a person named 'Rada'.(from Rada "counsel", lēah "woodland clearing, meadow")
- Bottom
- Old EnglishAttestedA valley or low-lying area.(from botm "bottom, lowest part")