Names That Mean Valley
- Botham
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"he who lives in a broad valley"Description:
Hitting bottom.
- Kendal
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the river Kent"Description:
Variant of Kendall
- Merrivale
Origin:
Variation of Merivale, Cornish surnameMeaning:
"valley near the lake"Description:
Merrivale was originally used as a surname in Cornwall and Devon — in the latter of which, there actually is a small hamlet called Merrivale. Neither Merrivale nor Merivale are common as first names, but it's one to consider if you're looking for a gender-neutral name to honor a Mary.
- Merivale
Origin:
Cornish surnameMeaning:
"valley near the lake"Description:
Merivale (and its variant, Merrivale) is a habitational surname with Cornish roots. Except there's nowhere in Cornwall called Merivale — people with this surname likely came from the similar-sounding town, Merryfield. There is, however, a hamlet named Merrivale in nearby Devon, England.