Aberforth= ?

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 73415


Iris wrote:
> > Some days ago I posted a question about this character. I wanted 
> to know the meaning of his name. As nobody answered, I put it a 
> second time on the board.  I would be very glad if someone could 
> give me an explanation.

Ximena:
> I found this on a HP page:
> Aberforth: Aber in Scottish placenames means "confluence" or "river 
> mouth", so it could mean the location of Edinburgh-- at the mouth 
> of the river Forth. >>>


It's also far more familiar in Wales. There are heaps of towns in 
Wales.... Aberystwyth, Aberdyfi, Aberhonndu (Brecon), Aberdare to 
mention but a few. It is much less common in Scotland.
 
"Geoff Bannister"