Message: "Gariennus" - Behind the Name

[Surname] Gariennus

by Paul (guest)

3/4/2014, 10:38 AM

Could this be from the Celtic Gario meaning to shout? (cognate with the Latin garrio)

or Gara/ Goro meaning strips of land

or Garen meaning crane or heron?

Possible old Greek connection

Any thoughts welcome?

- Marc (guest)

3/4/2014, 5:40 PM

Some interesting arguments are provided at tinyurl.com/m2gmtr6 for 'crane, heron' as the origin of the river name Yare, i.e., Gariennus.

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