Gord

Scottish

"great hill"

Gord Origin and Meaning

The name Gord is a boy's name.

Gord is a masculine name primarily used as a short form of Gordon. It originates from Scottish roots where Gordon was initially a surname derived from a place name, meaning 'great hill' or 'round hill.' Gord gained popularity as a standalone nickname in Canada, particularly in the mid-20th century. The name has an unpretentious, straightforward quality that resonates with its mostly North American user base. While never reaching mainstream popularity in the United States, Gord has maintained steady usage in Canada, where it evokes a friendly, approachable character. The name received additional recognition through Canadian figures like musician Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip.

Famous People Named Gord

• Gordon Ian "Gord" Ash Canadian baseball general manager
• Gordon Glen "Gord" Kluzak Canadian ice hockey player
• Gordon Matthew "Gord" Miller Canadian sportscaster
• Gordon Edgar "Gord" Downie lead singer of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip
• Gord Sinclair bassist for Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip
• Edmund Gordon "Gord" Spence Canadian ice hockey player
• Gord Bamford Australian,Canadian singer

The name Gord in Pop Culture

• Gord the Rogue character in novels by Gary Gygax
• Ranger Gord character on TV's "The Red Green Show"