Meaning & History. From an English surname which was derived from the given name GERALD or GERARD. A famous bearer of the surname was Pat Garrett (1850-1908), the sheriff who shot Billy the Kid.
Definition of avocational. 1  1 : of or relating to an avocation an avocational interest in sports. 2  2 : being such by avocation an avocational musician.
jourÂ·neys. 1  a. The act of traveling from one place to another, especially when involving a considerable distance; a trip. b. 2  A process or course likened to traveling, such as a series of trying experiences; a passage: the journey from addiction to recovery.