Gordon
0 antonyms and opposites of Gordon, grouped by meaning.
Name — A Scottish habitational surname from the Celtic languages for someone from Gordon, Berwickshire.
Etymology
The main etymology, associated with Celtic names, is from the Scots surname Gordon, from a place name, but the origin is debated: * If the English or Scots name is from a Brythonic language (such as Old Welsh or Old Breton), then possibly from a Proto-Brythonic compound such as *gor (“spacious”) + *din (“fort”); * If t...
Full origin of Gordon →Frequently asked questions
What does “Gordon” mean?
The word “Gordon” means a Scottish habitational surname from the Celtic languages for someone from Gordon, Berwickshire.
How do you pronounce “Gordon”?
“Gordon” is pronounced GAWDN (/ˈɡɔrdn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gordon” in a sentence?
Here is “Gordon” used in a sentence: “Mount, vassals, couch your lances, and cry, "Gordon! Gordon for Scotland and Elizabeth!".”
What part of speech is “Gordon”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gordon” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Gordon” come from?
The word “Gordon” comes from Latin.
Is “Gordon” a common word?
“Gordon” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gordon” have?
“Gordon” has 26 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Scottish habitational surname from the Celtic languages for someone from Gordon, Berwickshire.
Where does the surname Gordon come from?
Gordon has two recorded origins. It is a Scottish habitational surname for someone from Gordon in Berwickshire, and separately an Anglo-Norman English surname for someone from Gourdon in France. Both are place-based names.
Is Gordon a Scottish name?
Yes, in one of its origins. As a Scottish surname, Gordon derives from the place Gordon in Berwickshire and is associated with a historic Scottish clan. A separate English line of the surname comes from Gourdon in France.
Is Gordon a first name or a surname?
Gordon began as a habitational surname but has long been used as a masculine given name as well. Turning a surname into a first name is a common pattern in English naming.