Bellerby
Major Settlement in the Parish of Spennithorne
Historical Forms
- Belgebi 1086 DB
- Belgerby 12 Easby 1244 Ass
- Beleherebi 1166 P
- Beleg'bi 1167 P
- Belgreby, Belleherby 1231 FF
- Bellierby 1235 Easby
- Bellerby 1285 KI
Etymology
'Belg's farm' v. by . Belg is from the ON by-name Belgr (gen. Belgs ), derived from ON belgr , gen. belgjar 'bellows,' and then 'withered, dry old man.'