Stepney

settlement · Greater London

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name means 'Stybba's island' or 'Stybba's landing place'. It combines a personal name with Old English 'eg' (island) or 'æge' (landing place).

Word origins

Stepney: Old EnglishStybba's island/landing place(from Stybban-eg "Stybba's island", Stybban-æge "Stybba's landing place")