Shaw
suburban area · West Berkshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Shaw is a common place name derived from the Old English word 'sceaga', meaning a small wood or copse. It indicates a settlement located near or within a wooded area.
Word origins
- Shaw
- Old EnglishAttestedSmall wood, copse(from sceaga "small wood, copse")