Roman (Latin)
- see also List of Latin place names in North Atlantic islands
In Latin, the Romans referred to Aberdeen with various Canonical names;
- Aberdonia
- Aberdona
- Verniconam
- Aberdonum
- Aberdonium
- Abredonia
- Devanha (a name references in modern times by the street, Devanha Gardens, and the now closed Devanha Distillery and Devanha Brewery)
Read more about this topic: Etymology Of Aberdeen
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