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Hi all!
I've been wondering for the meaning and the origin of the surname Eyre for quite some time now. Could it possibly come from 'Eire', the Irish word for 'Ireland'?
And also, how is the Eyre surname pronounced?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Greetings,
Lucille
I've been wondering for the meaning and the origin of the surname Eyre for quite some time now. Could it possibly come from 'Eire', the Irish word for 'Ireland'?
And also, how is the Eyre surname pronounced?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Greetings,
Lucille
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"Eyre" as in the novel "Jane Eyre" is pronounced "air". One meaning of "eyre" (in archaic English) is to wander or travel a circuit. Other interesting origin possibilities for Jane Eyre's name can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/english/hoeveler/neyrattor.html.
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