Wigmore Family History

English: habitational name from Wigmore in Herefordshire so named from Old English wicga in the sense ‘something moving, quaking, unstable ground’.

Wigmore derives its meaning from the combination of these Old English elements, reflecting the characteristics of the local landscape.

The term wicga suggests an element of movement or instability, while mōr refers specifically to marshy or wetland areas.

This name likely indicates the geographical features that were present in the region when it was first settled.

As such, the name Wigmore is a reflection of both the natural environment and the historical context of the area.