Silverburn
hamlet · Midlothian
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Silverburn is a descriptive name, likely referring to a stream or brook that had a bright or clear appearance, or was associated with the metal silver.
Word origins
- Silver
- Old EnglishAttestedsilver, bright(from seolfor "silver")
- Burn
- Old EnglishAttestedstream, brook(from burna "stream, brook")