Stopsley
suburban area · Luton
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Stopsley is likely derived from the Old English personal name 'Stōp' or 'Stoppa' combined with 'lēah', meaning a clearing or wood. It signifies a clearing belonging to or associated with Stōp/Stoppa.
Word origins
- Stops
- Old Englishbelonging to Stōp/Stoppa(from Stōp/Stoppa "personal name")
- ley
- Old EnglishAttestedclearing, wood(from lēah "clearing, wood")