Murgatroyd
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Murgatroyd is a surname. Its etymology, according to one source, is as follows: In 1371, a constable was appointed for the district of Warley in Yorkshire. He adopted the name of Johanus de Morgateroyde, or literally: John of Moor Gate Royde or the district leading to the moor.[1] Another source says the place name means Margaret's road.[2]
The name may refer to
- Bryan Murgatroyd (born 1969 in Walvisbaai), Namibian cricketer [= Gavin Murgatroyd]
- Cecil G. Murgatroyd (1958–2001), long-running satirical political candidate in Australia and New Zealand
- Gavin Murgatroyd (born 1969), Namibian cricketer [= Bryan Murgatroyd]
- Henry Murgatroyd (1853–1905), English cricketer who was a right-handed batsman and a fast bowler
- Murgatroyd and Winterbottom, a comedy double act consisting of British comedians Ronald Frankau and Tommy Handley
- Peta Murgatroyd, professional dancer.
- Stephen Murgatroyd (born 1950), writer, broadcaster and consultant
- The Act of Roger Murgatroyd, a whodunit by Gilbert Adair first published in 2006
- William A. Murgatroyd (born 1893), analytical chemist (page on Esperanto Wikipedia)
- Evelyn Murgatroyd, character in The Voyage Out, 1915 novel by Virginia Woolfe
Moreover:
- "Heavens to Murgatroyd!" is an exclamation popularized by Snagglepuss, originally uttered by Bert Lahr (upon whose voice the cartoon character was based) in the 1944 film Meet the People.[1]
- a Murgatroyd family is central to the plot of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Ruddigore
- Heavens to Murgatroyd, Even! It's Thee Headcoats! (Already) is an album by Thee Headcoats
- There is a road called Murgatroyd Road in Fallston, Maryland.
- The first track on Fair to Midland's album, Arrows & Anchors is "Heavens to Murgatroyd".
[edit] References
- ^ a b Martin, Gary. "Heavens to Murgatroyd". The Phrase Finder. http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/heavens-to-murgatroyd.html.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "View Surname: Murgatroyd". Behind the Name: The Etymology and History of Surnames. http://surnames.behindthename.com/surname/murgatroyd.
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