indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Political Subdivision & Settlement
Scripts Maissime'jg, Miramichi
Meaning & History
The name Miramichi is believed to have originated from the Mi'kmaq word Maissime'jg, meaning "he who gathers" or "place of gathering", referring to the area's historical importance for Indigenous peoples. The French adapted the name as Miramichi during the early colonial period.