Thanks Charles...CAT CAikenjr@aol.com wrote: > Cat, I was dropped off line so I lost whom ever was asking about > the meaning of "Aiken." > > 1. Aiken is originally Scottish meaning "kin of Adam," The "Adam" > in question was a well respected warrior in one of the Scottish clans. > The idea behind the name was: 'you'd better respect us too or you'll have to > deal with Adam." > > Another: > > 1. The Irish surname is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname > O hAgain, originally O hOgain. This surname is derived from the > Gaelic word "og" meaning "young" and signifies "descendant of the > young one" > > The Aiken motto is: Vincere aut mori. > Translation: To conquer or die. > > Charles -- Carol Ann "CAT" TINDELL, Jacksonville, FL Email: <catindell@geocities.com> CC for GA GenWeb: Fannin Co. - Lumpkin Co. - Hall Co. - Union Co. AND CAT's Southern Genealogy, all located @: <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8499/>