English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Hicknaham

Early-attested site in the Parish of Dorney

Historical Forms

  • Hikenham 1199 Cur
  • Jekingham 1766 J
  • Hickenham 1826 B

Etymology

Apparently OE  Hiccan -hām , 'Hicca's homestead.'

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement