Thomley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Thomley
Historical Forms
- Tvmbeleia, Tobelie 1086 DB
- Thumeleya c.1124–30 Frid c.1425 Frid 1344 c.1425
- Thumel 1254–5 RH
- Thomeleya c.1130–40 Frid c.1425 FA 1428
- Thomel c.1300 Frid
- Thubely 1158 Frid c.1425
- Tumelega 1163 P 1235 Cl
- Tumulega 1163 P
- Tomelee c.1220 Os
- Tomele 1230 P 1255 ForProc 1333 Frid c.1425
- Tomeleia c.1230–40 Frid c.1425
- Sthumel' 1242–3 Fees
- Tyuele 1285 Ass
- Thomle c.1320 Os
Etymology
Ekwall's etymology (DEPN) 'wood haunted by dwarfs or fairies,' the first element being OE þūma , 'thumb,' used to mean 'dwarf, pigmy' as in Tom Thumb, is very attractive. Alternatively þūma could have been used as a personal name. Second element lē(a)h.
Places in the same Parish
None