Sheep Linn
lake or loch · North Ayrshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Sheep Linn is a descriptive name, combining 'sheep' with 'linn' (waterfall or pool). It likely refers to a waterfall or pool where sheep were commonly found or watered.
Word origins
- Sheep
- Old Englishsheep(from scap "sheep")
- linn
- Old Englishwaterfall, pool