Wapping
suburban area · Lancashire
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name is thought to originate from the Old English personal name 'Wappa' and 'ingas', meaning 'the followers of Wappa'. It refers to a settlement associated with this person.
Word origins
- Wapping
- Old Englishsettlement of Wappa's people(from Wappa "personal name", ingas "people, followers of")
Historical forms
Wapinges