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origin of the name "Etrick"

by Kathy (guest)

6/26/2001, 2:04 PM

My father and his uncle were both named Etrick (first name). I have not been able to find this name listed ANYWHERE, let alone find the origin of it. The family was originally from England. My great uncle was named in the state of Iowa. My father was named in Tacoma, Washington, after my great uncle. I would love to find out why this name was chosen. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kathy

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- Nanaea +8

6/26/2001, 6:37 PM

According to lexicographers Hanks & Hodges, the Middle English given names of "Edrich" and "Ederick" came to us via the Old English given name of "Eadric", composed of the elements "ead" (meaning "prosperity" or "fortune") and "ric" (meaning power).

By the 16th century, the name of "Edrich" had developed into "Etriche", and this may just possibly be the origin of your family members' name.

-- Nanaea

- kathy (guest) +7

6/27/2001, 9:59 PM

Thanks for replying! The only clue I have EVER found is maybe in Scotland. There are Ettrick mountains, an Ettrick river, and some more geographical possibilities. However, there are TWO T's in Ettrick which my father and great uncle didn't put in their name. And I didn't see the name pop up until the family was in Harlan, Iowa, when they named my great uncle. I KNOW there must be a reason but darned if I can figure it out. It's driving me CRAZY! My father was the most important person in my life and he used to joke about being in the 3rd grade and the only one in his class who missed the word "trick!" So I don't think he knew why his uncle was named that. I've heard of Erick but not Etrick. Yet, my Dad was named that. Any help is welcomed!

- marilyn (guest)

10/31/2003, 7:03 PM

I too had an Etrick, my father. He was born in Kentucky in 1909 and died in 1991. I have never met another "Etrick", but am glad your website investigates the name. I can discribe my Etrick as to personality traits.

He was very generous, but frugel with his own needs. He was shy,but with a very keen wit. He had 4 brothers, 1 sister. He was dependable, responsibile, and was honest to a fault. I miss him very much.

- Joe Etrick (guest)

9/2/2001, 2:08 PM

I am a member of one of four or five Etrick families in the United States. My family is centered in and around Dodge City and Garden City KS. My grandfather and two sisters emigrated from Danzig Prussia which has been German and Polish and probably lots of other countries. I think the name was changed to sound more American and the original spelling is lost.
There is another Etrick family in Florida. Jeff Etrick is a NASA big guy. When I asked him of his family origin he said he wasn't sure but also thought the name had been changed.
There is another etrick in Southern CA. and another in Detroit.

I will try checking back here to see if there are any replies. Please correspond to jetrick@aol.com offline as well.

Thanks
Joe Etrick

- Nanaea +4

6/28/2001, 4:50 AM

According to Hanks & Hodges, the two-t variety -- "Ettriche" (or "Ettrick") -- is also a form of "Edrich". Also the names "Etridge" and "Ettridge" springs from the same source.

I think it's a pretty safe bet that your father's name means: "prosperity + power".

-- Nanaea

- kathy (guest) +3

6/29/2001, 1:38 AM

Thank you! Is there any way I can find out if anyone else has ever used that name?

- Nanaea +2

6/29/2001, 5:21 AM

Go to this search engine: www.google.com

Type in the name: Etrick

Most of the sites that will be pulled up will be for people with the surname of Etrick, but I believe there are a few first-name Etrick's to be found, as well.

If you're not shy about meeting new people, I would suggest you take advantage of any Etrick e-mail addies that you find this way, and drop those Etricks a line and see what you get back.

Good luck!

-- Nanaea

- kathy (guest) +1

6/29/2001, 11:21 PM

Thanks, Nanaea. I will do just that. Seems like you guys have lots of fun on this message board. I know the surname Laberge/Labarge has lots of fun too. I'm not afraid of meeting new people!!!

- Nanaea

6/30/2001, 9:29 PM

"Thanks, Nanaea. I will do just that."

****** You're welcome -- and cool deal!

"Seems like you guys have lots of fun on this message board."

****** Most of us here do. :)

"I know the surname Laberge/Labarge has lots of fun too. I'm not afraid of meeting new people!!!"

****** Way to go, Kathy! :)

-- Nanaea

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