Gardiner

English

"keeper of the garden"

Gardiner Origin and Meaning

The name Gardiner is a boy's name.

Gardiner is a masculine name of Old French and English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its occasional use as a first name. Derived from the occupational term for one who tends or works in gardens, it literally means "gardener" or "keeper of the garden." As a first name, Gardiner carries aristocratic and professional connotations, with historical associations to prominent families particularly in Britain and New England. While uncommon as a first name, it appeals to parents drawn to occupational surnames and traditional English naming patterns. Gardiner suggests qualities of nurturing, cultivation, and patience, with subtle connections to nature and growth. The name has a distinguished, classic quality that evokes landed gentry and refined tastes.

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Famous People Named Gardiner

• Gardiner Greene Hubbard American lawyer, financier, and philanthropist

The name Gardiner in Pop Culture

• Chauncey Gardiner aka Chance the Gardener, from "Being There"