Etymology

Hayling Island

Today it means: An island which is part of Havant borough, Hampshire, England (OS grid refs SU70, SZ79). Full definition →

Old English *Hælingas
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  1. Old English · derived from*Hælingas
  2. English todayHayling Island

From tribal name Old English *Hælingas from *Hægel (personal name) + -ling (“lineage of”).

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