Gord as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gord

What is the meaning of the name Gord ?

The baby name Gord is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡɔrd/ (rhymes with 'cord').

Gord is Scottish in Origin.

Gord is an English/Scottish masculine name used chiefly as a clipped form of Gordon. Gordon originated as a Scottish surname from the place name Gordon in Berwickshire, often explained from Brittonic elements meaning “spacious” (gor) and “fort” (din). Other theories link it to Norman Gourdon or Gaelicized Gòrdan, but all point to a place-name root. As a diminutive, Gord inherits Gordon’s sense of “from the spacious fort” or simply “fort.”

As an independent given name, Gord is most familiar in Canada from the mid-20th century onward, projecting a friendly, straightforward tone. Notable bearers include Canadian musician Gord Downie. Common variants and related forms are Gordon (formal), Gordie and Gordy (diminutives), and Scottish Gaelic Gòrdan. Similar-looking names include Slavic Gordan (meaning “proud,” unrelated) and Latin Gordian/Gordianus (of Roman imperial fame), which may be confused but have different origins and meanings.

⚙ Gord is a rare name. Our records hold just 53 recorded uses, spread over 22 countries.