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[Facts] Re: Tyke/Tyge/Tycho?
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Hi Lars,Originally in Scandinavia Tycho/Tyko has got nothing to do with the Greek/Latin name Tycho but it is a latinized form of Tyke, an Old Danish name (older form: Tyki). Tyki was a Danish variant form of the Old Norse name Toki, which derives from the word "tok" (fool, jerk). Toki was used as a short form of Torkel/Torkettil (god Tor "thunder" + helmet) as well.A Norwegian y-sound is quite similar to a French u-sound and a German ü-sound. You can listen to a Danish y-sound here (which is very close to the Norwegian y-sound, I couldn't find a Norwegian sound...):http://www.speakdanish.dk/html/pronunciation_alphabet_wxyz.htmClick on the word "ny" to hear the "Tycho/Tyke-y"So Tycho is pronounced ty-koh and Tyke is pronounced ty-keh (for the right e-sound click on the word "tale" on this site:http://www.speakdanish.dk/html/pronunciation_alphabet_ef.htm )The stress is on the first syllable.Yes, Tyge is another Danish variant of Tyke.Regards, Satu
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I have a son named Tyke and we are of German and Polish descent, basically, I just love the name, so I don't care where it comes from, but it is interesting to know. Thanks for the info
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Satu, as always, hats off to you. You're a wealth of information...
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