Old Northern Maine Names

Emmons

English

"son of Emonie"

A matronymic surname derived from Emonie and Emeny, which are of uncertain origins.

Gardiner

Gardiner is a masculine name of Old French and English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its occasional use as a first name. Derived from the occupational term for one who tends or…

Havelock

Scandinavian

"sea competition"

A name from medieval romance with an endearingly clunky sound, à la Sherlock. The most famous modern wearer was twentieth-century psychologist/sexologist Havelock (born Henry) Ellis.