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Hoy

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hoy'hoy'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Adventurous

MEANING

An island or a small ship

ORIGIN

Scottish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse word 'höfr' meaning 'heel', referring to the shape of the island.

CULTURAL NOTES

Hoy is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, known for its dramatic cliffs and natural beauty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name Hoy has been associated with the maritime culture of Northern Europe.

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