in 1338 as "Gripar" () which is a plural form of the word (which makes sense since Grip is an archipelago). The etymology of the name is uncertain, but it is maybe related to the Norse verb which means "catch", "seize", or "grip". If this is the case, then it probably refers to the catching of fish here. Media gallery References External links Gripexpressen - the passenger ferry Gripkroa - the schoolhouse inn Gripværingen - village homepage Webcam - local webcam Norwegian National Library - gallery with historical pictures Konkurranseturn - image gallery Fishing communities Islands of Møre og Romsdal Villages in Møre og Romsdal Kristiansund Nordmøre Uninhabited islands of Norway Villages in Norway (depopulated)