Goodameavy
Early-attested site in the Parish of Meavy
Historical Forms
- Godemewy 1242 Fees776 1333 SR
- Gode Meuwy 1284 FA
- Gode Mewy 1292 Ass
- Good a mewye 1557 Deed
Etymology
The first element is probably the ME representative of the OE pers. name Goda and the name would mean 'Goda 's settlement by the Meavy.' Cf. Babcary (So), Babakari DB, Babbekari 1242 Ass, from the OE pers. name Babba and the river- name Carey , and Uffculme infra 537.