Rinni Gill
valley · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Rinni Gill is a valley likely named after a stream that runs or flows. 'Rinni' is possibly derived from a word related to running water, and 'gill' is a northern English term for a ravine or stream.
Word origins
- Rinni
- Old Norserunning, flowing(from rinna "to run")
- Gill
- Old Norseravine, stream(from gil "ravine, stream")