Place Name Origins in Britain & Ireland
Various names have been used for the island of Britain, see Britain (name). The origin of place names of the countries within Britain are discussed below. Each country is divided into a number of counties.
Further information: List of generic forms in place names in the United Kingdom and Ireland and Etymological list of counties of the United KingdomRead more about this topic: Place Name Origins
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