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Starn Loch

lake or loch · Dumfries and Galloway

Old NorseAI-generated

This name likely derives from the Old Norse 'stjarna' meaning 'star' or 'prominent', combined with 'loch'. It could refer to a prominent or star-shaped loch.

Word origins

Starn
Old Norsestar, prominent(from stjarna "star")
loch
Gaeliclake, sea inlet(from loch "lake, sea inlet")