Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Login   Register
Search

View Message

 Post a Message      Search      Help/Rules/FAQ      Archives      Board Home      Other Boards

<  >
Subject: GEISEL and GEIR
Author: Andy ;—)   (guest, 217.224.96.160)
Date: May 10, 2005 at 6:27:14 AM
Reply to: Re: Origin or Help with the name Geiselheart by Ylva
In fact the two words are related: The Germanic word for "spear" was "gaiza", later it turned to "ger", "geir" in Old Norse.

Because this message is archived you cannot respond to it.

Messages in this thread:

Home : Boards : Name Facts Message Board : Archives : May 2005 About | Copyright © | Terms | Contact
Advertising served by SheKnows Family