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Wigwig

hamlet · Shropshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Wigwig is likely derived from the Old English personal name 'Wigga' combined with 'wīc' meaning a dwelling or settlement. It signifies the settlement of Wigga.

Word origins

Wig
Old EnglishPersonal name (Wigga)(from Wigga "Personal name")
wig
Old Englishdwelling, settlement(from wīc "dwelling, settlement, village")