Where does a "Geordie" come from?

I am a “geordie” and live on the north east coast of England. A geordie is someone born within spitting distance of the river Tyne. People from county Durham would not consider themselves geordies.

Named after the Geordie Lamp which they used down the pits.

Player Elf Counsel, what are you talking about? seriously give it a rest! stop playing if you are so unhappy!

Player Elf Counsel, this is NOT an American question!

Player Elf Counsel, stop whining, or quit playing. PLEASE

OzzysUndies, thanks for the info

UninhabitedNymph2, I thought from previous comments that Elf Counsel was a Brit relocated to Australia. Should have known this but I can’t see the original comment

pitbulmom71, I cant believe you commenters are arguing like you are!! why??

OzzysUndies, thank you. this information should have been part of answer.

fairydusters, wye eye man!

fairydusters, thanks for the info!