The baby name Gordy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɔːrdi/ (GOR-dee).
Gordy is Scottish in Origin.
The baby name Gordy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɔːrdi/ (GOR-dee).
Gordy is Scottish in Origin.
Gordy is a familiar diminutive of Gordon, a Scottish surname-turned-given name. Gordon comes from a Berwickshire place name whose roots are debated: Brittonic gor "spacious" + din "fort," Gaelic elements with a similar sense, or a link to the Norman French Gourdon. Consequently, Gordy is often read as "spacious fort" or "hill-fort," and it can also arise independently from the surname Gordy.
Use as a standalone peaked in North America in the mid-20th century alongside Gordon's popularity, helped by figures like hockey legend Gordie Howe. Variants and short forms include Gordie (the most common), Gord, and Gordi; the formal source is Gordon. Note that Slavic Gordan/Gordana, meaning "proud," are unrelated. Gordy carries a friendly, down-to-earth vibe while preserving traditional Scottish roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #626 | 5 | 8,289 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2016 | #893 | 5 | 7,365 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #938 | 14 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #976 | 6 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,164 | 15 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Gordy is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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