Stirling
city · Stirling
Old EnglishSurmised
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The name Stirling likely originates from Old English, meaning 'stony place' or 'strong place'. It may refer to a prominent rocky outcrop or a fortified settlement.
Word origins
- Stir
- Old Englishstony or strong(from stīgr "stiff, strong", stīgan "to ascend")
- ling
- Old Englishplace(from ing "place, meadow")
Historical forms
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