The Mi’Kmaw name was “Tulugadik” or “Tulukaddy” or “Telegadik” meaning “the settlement”, “place of residence” or “camping ground” and these became anglicized as Tracadie. In 1787, men of the following surnames received land grants at Tracadie: Barrio, Bennois, Bonnevie, Deslauriers, Fougere, Girouard, Gothro, Mayet, Mills and Petitpas
