Wilney Green
hamlet · Norfolk
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This hamlet's name likely refers to a green or common area associated with a settlement named Wilney. The 'green' denotes an open, grassy space.
Word origins
- Wilney
- Old EnglishAttestedWifel's island or land(from Wifel "personal name", eg "island")
- Green
- Old EnglishAttestedopen common land(from grēne "green, grassy area")