Guthrie - Last Names

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Guthrie

/ˈɡʌθri/

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Meaning

From the estate of Guthrie in Angus, Scotland

Represents ancestral connection to land and lineage, symbolizing rootedness and heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, cultural pride, and artistic expression, especially through its association with American folk traditions.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic elements 'gall' meaning 'foreigner' or 'stranger' and 'craoibh' meaning 'branch' or 'tree', though some sources suggest it may originate from the Brythonic 'godidre', meaning 'place of the wood'. The name is locational, referring to Guthrie in Forfarshire (now Angus), Scotland.

Style & Origin

traditional

artistic

Cultural Background

Of Scottish origin, Guthrie is a toponymic surname derived from a place in Angus, Scotland. It carri

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