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Gordon

Name Meaning:

Scottish surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning "spacious fort" or "hill fort."

Noteable Namesakes

Gordon Ramsay (Chef); Gordon Brown (Former UK PM); Gordon Parks (Photographer); Flash Gordon (Fictional Character)

Origin

Scottish Gaelic

Popularity

US: #890, UK: #552

Variations/Nicknames

Gord; Gordie; Gordy

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