An area in North London, at the northern end of the Piccadilly line.
Cockfosters
😄 Why It's Funny
Sounds like someone who fosters or looks after cocks (penises), making it a perennial favorite on lists of funny London place names.
📍 Location
A place in London, London
Etymology & History
Possibly from 'Chief Forester' corrupted over time, or from the Cock family who were foresters. First recorded as 'Cockfosters' in 1524.