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Bankhead

The English word “Bankhead” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. A western neighbourhood of Edinburgh, Edinburgh council area (OS grid ref NT1971).
  2. A suburban area south of Denny, Falkirk council area (OS grid ref NS8080).

Etymology

Habitational surname from various Scottish minor places, from bank + head.

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