[HPforGrownups] Aberforth= ?

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No: HPFGUIDX 73513

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.
  Thanks,

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Aberforth sounds like a placename - like Aberdeen or Aberfoyle in Scotland. I have checked the Atlas but cant see anywhere called "Aberforth". Its seems like another example JKR's wonderful ability to make up a name that sounds totally genuine.

Sarah