Whitecross
suburban area · Warrington
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Whitecross refers to a prominent white cross, likely a landmark or boundary marker. The name combines the Old English word for white with 'cross'.
Word origins
- White
- Old EnglishAttestedwhite(from hwīt "white")
- Cross
- Old Englishcross(from rood "cross")