Roydon
village · Essex
Old EnglishAI-generated
The village name Roydon likely means 'ridge hill'. It is composed of the Old English words 'hrycg' meaning 'ridge' and 'dūn' meaning 'hill'.
Word origins
- Roydon
- Old Englishridge hill(from hrycg "ridge", dūn "hill")
Historical forms
Roidone · Roidun