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Wyville

hamlet · Lincolnshire

Old NorseAI-generated

Wyville is likely of Old Norse origin, possibly meaning 'Wīgh's farm'. 'Wīgh' is a personal name, and 'ville' is a Norman French adaptation of the Old Norse 'býli' meaning dwelling or farm.

Word origins

Wy
Old NorsePersonal name(from Wīgh "Personal name")
ville
Norman FrenchFarm, dwelling(from býli "dwelling, farm")

Historical forms

Wiville · Wyvile