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![Show Contents]() Becky History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland
An ancient Pictish-Scottish family was the first to use the name Becky. It is a name for someone who lived in the county of Angus at the old manor of Baike. Early Origins of the Becky familyThe surname Becky was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times as Lords of the manor of Baikie. However, by the 14th century this family appears to have moved north to the Orkneys where they became a prominent family. Early History of the Becky familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Becky research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1697 and 1952 are included under the topic Early Becky History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Becky Spelling VariationsDuring the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Becky include Backie, Baikie, Bakey, Baikey, Baky, Baickie and others. Early Notables of the Becky familyMore information is included under the topic Early Becky Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Becky familyScots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Becky: Lennard Baickie who landed in America in 1712.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Becky (post 1700) | + |
- Becky Chicoine, American actress and writer, known for The Other Two (2019) and Osfug (2015)
- Becky Cosford (b. 1986), Canadian silver medalist pair skater at the 2007 Ondrej Nepela Memorial
- Becky Hogge (b. 1979), British music and technology writer
- Becky Hennon, American actress, known for Little Parents, First Baby (2009), Little Parents, Big Pregnancy and Our Little Life (2010)
- Becky Hobbs (b. 1950), American country music singer, songwriter and pianist
- Becky Wahlstrom (b. 1975), American actress, known for her roles in Joan of Arcadia (2003), The Opposite of Sex (1998) and Sorority (1999)
- Becky Kellar (b. 1975), Canadian seven-time gold and four-time silver medalist women's ice hockey player
- Becky Jago (b. 1976), born Rebecca Gunton, a British television news presenter
- Becky Hindley, English television, stage and radio actress
- Becky Iverson (b. 1967), American professional golfer
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Commodum non damnum
Motto Translation: A convenience not an injury.
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