Last Updated on November 3, 2021
Ever since Harry Potter hit pop culture, there has been a rising interest in magical and medieval things. Medieval towns have been a popular destination for tourists worldwide. You get to see a lot of travelers flocking these towns to get a first-hand look at the medieval history behind the folklore.
Let’s take a brief ride down history lane. Most people live in the countryside at the beginning of the middle age. By the 12th century, towns began to originate around monasteries and castles. These growing towns became the center of trade in the 12th century. And these towns are what we refer to as medieval towns today.
Thick stone walls protect most medieval towns. Visitors enter through the gate, and most of the streets are narrow. The streets and squares are usually crowded with people, dogs, cats, chickens, geese, horses, and carts. There is no garbage collection, so residents throw their garbage and waste into nearby ditches and canals. As a result, most medieval towns have unpleasant smells. Most of the residents cannot read, so there are usually signs, and colorful pictures hung over the doorways of businesses and shops to communicate.
That’s it for the brief history. Now that we have an imaginative picture of medieval towns let’s consider some Medieval town names.
Beautiful Medieval Town Names
- Alryne
- Aberdeen
- Roselake
- Glanyrafon
- Threlkeld
- Silverkeep
- Runswick
- Yarrin
- Burrafirth
- Kilerth
- Sudbury
- Putlochry
- Zeffari
- Eelry
- Runswick
- Narthwich
- Arkaley
- Goldenleaf
- Frostford
- Auctermunty
- Redwater
- Hampstead
- Barcombe
- Swinton
- Craigdale
- Firebridge
- Northway side
- Flothum
- Ferwicsey
- Pentmes
- Reger
- Vaseycir
- Dezernia
- Courtyard vien
- Lath
- Cove wold
- Ramdale
- Foss Field
- Lish shaw
Cool Medieval Town Names
- Hogsfeet
- Caerdydd
- Lockinge
- Penrith
- Arkala
- Culcheth
- Travercraig
- Chester
- Bellechulish
- Whitebridge
- Penshaw
- Matlock
- Eldham
- Glen pool
- Toniaster
- Restwe
- Leonford
- Terth
- Castwrfirth
- Werest
- Denord
- Lania
- Loopden
Funny Medieval Town Names
- Horsetong
- Why her
- Course
- Ankle leg
- Pee
- North cave
- Boredom
- Stress
- Mind
- Crier
- Loop
- Worm
- Candle
- Sole
- Line
- Fat
- Bell ink
- Coup dog
- Nut Vita
Fantasy Medieval Town Names
- Hogsfeet
- Lockinge
- Caerdydd
- Arkala
- Penrith
- Travercraig
- Culcheth
- Bellechulish
- Chester
- Penshaw
- Whitebridge
- Eldham
- Matlock
- Southwold
- Haling Cove
- Alnwick
- Hadleigh
- Farnfoss
- Guthram
- Rochdale
- Murrayfield
- Warlington
- Taewe
- Wavemeet
- MillerVille
- Pitmedden
- Addersfield
- Wealdstone
- Domburton
- Watford
- Oar’s Rest
- Wellspring
- Kilead
- Briar Glen
- Hartlepool
- Caerleon
- Laewaes
- Wolfden
- Erstonia
- Helmfirth
- Lancaster
- Peterborough
- Axminster
- Nearon
- Blackburn
- Veritas
- Tarnstead
- Jarren’s Outpost
- Landow
- Kincardine
- Aysgarth
- Berkton
- Wolford
- Openshaw
- Bredwardine
How to Create a Good Medieval Town Name
Have you paused to give it a thought; how would the world be if there were no names for places? Obviously, it would be full of chaos and confusion. This is why giving names to places is very important. With this, you can distinguish one place from the other. But, how do you name a place?
There is no general rule for naming a place. Different places are named with different methods. But, If you want to name your city, village, or town to have a touch of the Medieval flavor of England, you can follow these tips:
- Name after a prominent person who has a history linked to that geographical location.
- You can give your town a name based on the terrain type. You just replace the prefix or suffix and come up with a beautiful town name.