Denholm
den-im
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Valley island; Valley homestead
With a name like Denholm, your little one will see the outdoors as a place where they can be adventurous, daring, and free. An Old English place name turned masculine first name, Denholm is a combination of the element denu, meaning "valley," and one other element. There are two possibilities for what this element could be; the Old Norse holmr, meaning "island," or the Old English hām, meaning "homestead." With translations like "valley island" and "valley homestead," Denholm could represent the ways you'll teach your tiny tot to explore and appreciate the beauty of their surroundings.
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Behind the Name, Denholm, June 2019
Ancestry, Denholm Family History
Ancestry, Denham Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Denholm
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