Blyth

English

Etymology

Old English blīþe. The surname derives partly from the place names, partly from a nickname.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /blaɪð/
• Homophone: blithe

Proper noun

Blyth

1. A town and river in Northumberland, England.
2. A village and civil parish in Bassetlaw district, Nottinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SK6286).
3. A river in Suffolk, England, which flows into the North Sea.
4. A surname from Old English.

Derived terms

• Blythburgh
• North Blyth

See also

• Blythe