Erith
settlement · Greater London
Old EnglishAI-generated
Erith is an Old English name, likely meaning 'gravelly bank'. It combines 'ere' or 'ear' meaning gravel or sand, with 'hyðe' meaning haven or landing place.
Word origins
- Erith
- Old Englishgravelly bank/haven(from ere / ear "gravel, sand", hyðe "haven, landing place")
Historical forms
Erhethe