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Descended from the Gamwich family
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The name came ultimately from that of the village of Gamwich, but Hob Gammidge himself was most associated with Tighfield
Pronunciation
ga'mmidgy
Meaning
Derived from the place-name Gamwich, meaning 'game village'
Other names
A variation on the family name Gammidge, used especially in the nickname 'Old Gammidgy' for Hob Gammidge; later further corrupted to give rise to the family name Gamgee
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GammidgyThe original form of the name Gamgee
A Hobbit family-name, apparently first used in 'Old Gammidgy', the nickname of Hob Gammidge of Tighfield. His son, Hobson, received the name in a slightly corrupted form. He became known as Roper Gamgee, and that form of the name descended to his grandson Sam. See also...Galabas, Galbasi, Galpsi, Gamgee Family, Gammidge Family, Old Gammidgy, Roper Gamgee, Wiseman Gamwich For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2020-2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career. |