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The first name Gordie is regarded as an English short form of the Scottish name Gordon. Translated, this name means 'the broad hill' or 'the great fortress'.
What does the name Gordie mean?
The name Gordie is interpreted as an English diminutive of the Scottish Gordon. Its meaning can be described as 'the broad hill' or 'the great fortress'. The etymology consists of two Celtic elements: gor, meaning 'large' or 'broad', and dun or din, which stands for 'hill', 'dune', 'fort', or 'fortress'. Alternatives to this name include Gorden, Gordy, and Gord.
Where does the name Gordie come from?
The name Gordie has Celtic roots and means 'the broad hill'.
How do you pronounce Gordie?
Gordie is pronounced like 'Gordie', with an emphasized 'Gor' and a soft 'die'.
Popularity
In Germany, Gordie is a rather rare name. It has never placed in the German first name charts. The best ranking Gordie achieved was in 1990, at 1,548th place in the Canadian name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given around 20 times in Canada, placing it at 2,232nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, it ranks 2,738th in Canada.
Nicknames & pet names
Gordi / Gordilla / Göre / Gören / Hordie / Kordie / Lordie / Mordie / Sordie
Frequently asked questions about the name Gordie
What is the origin of the name Gordie?
The name Gordie has Celtic roots and is a diminutive of the Scottish name Gordon. It derives from the Celtic elements 'gor', meaning 'large' or 'broad', and 'dun' or 'din', meaning 'hill' or 'fortress'.
What is the meaning of Gordie?
The meaning of the name Gordie can be described as 'the broad hill' or 'the great fortress', which arises from its Celtic etymology.
How popular is the name Gordie?
Gordie is primarily common in American English and Scottish, but it does not have the same level of recognition as its origin, the name Gordon, which is more popular in various regions.