St Margaret's Hope
village · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
The name refers to a harbour or bay associated with Saint Margaret. The 'Hope' element likely derives from Old Norse 'hóp', meaning a small bay or inlet.
Word origins
- St Margaret
- UnknownSaint Margaret
- Hope
- Old NorseSmall bay or inlet(from hóp "small bay, inlet")