River Nene Brampton Branch
lake or loch · West Northamptonshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
The River Nene is an ancient river name of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Celtic. Brampton is an Old English name meaning 'broom-covered farmstead'.
Word origins
- Nene
- UnknownThe name of the river.
- Brampton
- Old EnglishAttestedFarmstead or village associated with broom.(from brōm "broom", tūn "farmstead, village, estate")