Maidenhead
town · Windsor and Maidenhead
Old EnglishAI-generated
Maidenhead is likely named after a local landmark or feature. It may refer to a 'maiden's landing place' or a 'headland'.
Word origins
- Maiden
- Old Englishmaiden, young woman(from mēgden "maiden, virgin")
- head
- Old Englishlanding place, headland(from hēafod "head, headland, source", hæð "heath, open land")
Historical forms
Maydenhethe · Maidenhythe