2925: New Castle - Geordie Dec 24, 2024

The demonym ‘Geordie’ for people from Newcastle upon Tyne has an untraditional history. It's believed to have originated during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 when Newcastle was a key supporter of the Hanoverian government. The term ‘Geordie’ was initially a pejorative nickname used by Scottish rebels to mock supporters of King George II. Over time, however, the people of Newcastle embraced the term with pride, reclaiming and transforming it into a badge of honor.