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in reply to a message by Anneza
In regards to Irish, the surname "Tracey" is derived from a masculine name, "Treasach" meaning 'warlike.' The feminine form is derived from the Irish-Gaelic surname in genative tense "Treasaigh" and also similarity to "Theresa."
In a modern context, I cannot wager from whence "Florry" is sourced, but tradition says "Florence" is masculine.
In a modern context, I cannot wager from whence "Florry" is sourced, but tradition says "Florence" is masculine.
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My aunt's name was Florence. She was born in County Roscommon. She was addressed as Florry by everybody that knew her. The reference book I have lists Florence as an English name, derived from latin. It means flourishing or blooming. Florry is listed as a separate name,also English derived from the latin word flora meaning,flower. Both names are listed as unusual for men.
The name Tracie or Tracy may have been derived from.the names of two islands, Teresa, and Therasia(Theresia). or Theros.(summer. An alternate spelling is Treacy like Sean Treacy.. I have no meaning listed for the name although warlike people occupied both those islands.
The name Tracie or Tracy may have been derived from.the names of two islands, Teresa, and Therasia(Theresia). or Theros.(summer. An alternate spelling is Treacy like Sean Treacy.. I have no meaning listed for the name although warlike people occupied both those islands.
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