Torrisholme
suburban area · Lancashire
Old NorseAI-generated
Torrisholme is likely a Norse name meaning 'Thor's island' or 'the island associated with Thor'. It combines the Norse god's name with 'holm' meaning island or islet.
Word origins
- Torri
- Old NorseThor (Norse god)(from Þórr "Thor")
- sholme
- Old Norseisland, islet(from holmr "island, islet")
Historical forms
Torresholme