What Does the Name Gordon Mean

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Gordon Name Meaning

Scottish, EnglishFrom a Scottish surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "spacious fort". It was originally used in honour of Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), a British general who died...

Origin: ScottishGender: Boy
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