Etymology

Ancient Gallo- name for Britain, (Middle Welsh , Old Irish ), is from , ultimately from , whence also Latin and Ancient Greek . The primary meaning of Common Celtic word is "upper world" (as opposed to underworld), with semasiological development similar to e.g. Russian .

It is often hypothesised that the Romans took it as connected with , in reference to the White cliffs of Dover.

Proper noun

Albion

1. The ancient name for England (or sometimes, the British Isles), now only used poetically.
2. Any of several small towns in the United States.