As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

From the Latin De Magna villa, that is, of or from the great town.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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