Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

11 months ago

#Kristeni (?)
#Tallinn #Haabersti #Tiskre
Most likely from Cristen / Kristjan < Christian). Name of a former local farm/farming-family. Farm group. See also #Kurmu.
#PersonalName #Isikunimi
#FarmNames #TaludeNimede
#A_Rambling_Dictionary_of_Tallinn_Street_Names

Simon Hamilton

@tallinnstreets.bsky.social

1 year ago

#Kotlepi (Kotlep)
From the #German, #Gottfried, with multiple spellings (Kottvriid, Kottart, Kotolt, etc.). Name of former local farm/farming-family. Farm group. Although judging by its German name, the ‘farm’ may well have been a poolmõis, see #Mõisa. See also #Kristeni.
#Tallinn #Haabersti #Tiskre