The name of the city, Sheffield, has its origins in Anglo-Saxon times. It is believed to be composed of the words "sheaf" and "field," as the area was known for its arable land. Over time, the name evolved from "Scef" in the Domesday Book to "Shefeld" in the 12th century and finally to the present spelling. Sheffield has a long and proud history, and its name is just one expression of that.