This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patricechoat Surnames: Bibby Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bibby/262.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Steve there is truth in your theory. My Father who was a Bibby had the middle name Gostage it had been passed down the family but no one knew where from. On research in the library in Liverpool we found the name was a viking name and the only recorded use of the name was by vikings. p Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.