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Hillingdon was chosen instead of Uxbridge for the name of the London borough due to historical and geographical reasons. According to the Wikipedia page on the London Borough of Hillingdon, the councils involved were initially unable to decide upon a name, with Keith Joseph suggesting "Uxbridge" in October 1963, which was later revised to Hillingdon. The name Hillingdon has historical significance, as it is recorded in the Domesday Book as Hillendone, suggesting a hill, and is of Anglo-Saxon origin. Uxbridge, on the other hand, is a town within the borough that grew as a daughter settlement of the village of Hillingdon. The choice of Hillingdon as the borough name likely reflects the broader historical and geographical context of the area, encompassing more than just the town of Uxbridge. Here is an image of the Hillingdon in Greater London for reference: .