Boy
Scottish Gaelic
2 syllables
Gordon
GOR-don
/ˈɡɔːr.dən/
"Great hill" — a proud Scottish clan name with Highland steadiness and distinguished global reach
Gordon derives from a Scottish place name from the old Gaelic Gordun meaning great hill or spacious fort. Clan Gordon is one of Scotland's great noble families, and the name spread throughout the English-speaking world through Scottish emigration. It was widely used in the mid-20th century in Britain, Australia, and Canada, associated with military leaders, politicians, and athletes.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesGor · don
GenderBoy
OriginScottish Gaelic
Root WordGordun
MeaningGreat hill, spacious fort
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1945
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayAugust 26
Nicknames
GordoGordieDon
About the Name Gordon
Gordon means great hill or spacious fort, derived from a Scottish Gaelic place name in the Scottish Borders.
Gordon originates as a Scottish place name adopted by Clan Gordon, one of Scotland's great noble families.
Gordon peaked in the mid-20th century in Britain, Australia, and Canada and is now declining, though still familiar.
Gordon James, Gordon Alexander, and Gordon Bruce are strong Scottish pairings that honor the name's Highland heritage.
Gordons are associated with steadiness, reliability, and unflappable confidence — a name of military commanders and quiet leaders.
Gordon is spelled G-O-R-D-O-N. The nickname Gordie is common in Scotland and Canada.
Personality of Gordon
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Gordon
Creativity
60%
Elegance
64%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
80%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Gordon
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Gordon Ramsay
British celebrity chef and TV host known for Hell's Kitchen
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Gordon Banks
England goalkeeper who made the greatest save in football history
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Gordon Brown
56th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Middle Names for Gordon
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Gordon
Gordon James
Gordon Alexander
Gordon Bruce
Gordon Robert
Gordon William
Gordon Andrew
Gordon Scott
Gordon Fraser
Gordon Neil
Gordon Keith
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History of Gordon
1100
Clan Gordon established in the Scottish Borders region
1400
Gordon used as a given name among Scottish nobility
1885
General Charles Gordon killed at Khartoum, making him a Victorian hero
1945
Gordon peaks in the US, UK, and Australia as a patriotic name
Numerology & Symbolism of Gordon
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Tartan Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Granite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Heather
Gordon Around the World
How Gordon is written in different languages and scripts
غوردون
Arabic
ゴードン
Japanese
Гордон
Russian
고든
Korean
戈登
Chinese
Γκόρντον
Greek
गॉर्डन
Hindi
גורדון
Hebrew
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