Etymology of Aberdeen - "-deen" End Element

"-deen" End Element

The second element is more contentious. It probably refers to "Devona", which is a name of one or both of the Rivers Don and Dee, which may also have Brythonic etymologies (note also the River Dee, Wales).

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