Gorden

Gorden is a variant of the name Gordon, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place in Berwickshire. The place name itself is thought to come from Brythonic elements meaning "spacious fort". The name Gordon was popularized in honor of Charles George Gordon (1833–1885), a British general who died defending Khartoum, Sudan.

Usage

Gorden, as a variant form, appeared primarily in English-speaking countries. While its root name Gordon flourished in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1930s in both the United Kingdom and the United States, Gorden has always been far less common. It still occurs as both a given name and a surname.

Notable Bearers

Notable people with the given name Gorden include:

• Gorden Kaye, English actor best known for playing René Artois in the sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!
• Gorden Kelly, American football player who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Gorden Moyo, Zimbabwean politician and former Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office.
• Gorden Tallis, Australian rugby league player, former captain of the Brisbane Broncos.
• Gorden Wagener, chief design officer for Daimler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group).

As a surname, Gorden is also borne by notable individuals such as:

• Greg Gorden, American game designer known for role-playing games.
• Sarah Gorden, American professional soccer player for Chicago Red Stars and the United States women's national team.

Related Forms

Related variant and diminutive forms of Gordon include:

• Gord
• Gordie
• Gordy

These short forms are often used affectionately, especially in Scottish and Canadian contexts.

• Meaning: variant of Gordon, ultimately "spacious fort"
• Origin: Brythonic → Scottish
• Type: given name / surname
• Usage regions: English-speaking world