Verkys

Cf. Verkas, Verke, Vérkis (see). There may be nicknames derived from lit. cry, cry „linkęs greit verkti“ (DLKŽ) or the like. Although other connections are possible, cf. polish Wierka, Wierko (SSNO VI 65), bRuss. baptismal name Bеpк, Bеpка, Bеpкей: Aвеpкий ¹.