Gordian
History · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gordian
The name 'Gordian' means "from Gordium" or "of Gordias," derived from the Greek name Γορδιανός (Gordianos), referencing the Phrygian king Gordias and the legendary Gordian knot.
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Etymology
The name 'Gordian' means "from Gordium" or "of Gordias," derived from the Greek name Γορδιανός (Gordianos), referencing the Phrygian king Gordias and the legendary Gordian knot. It was used in ancient Roman culture as a cognomen, notably by three Roman emperors (Gordian I, II, and III) in the 3rd century CE, and later adopted in Christian contexts via saints and martyrs.
Gordian currently ranks #600 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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