Gardner
Meaning of Gardner
Originating from the English surname meaning "gardener," the name Gardner has a strong association with nature and the outdoors. It is a male name that carries a sense of strength and resilience. In American English, it is typically pronounced as GAHRD-nur (/'ɡɑrd.nər/). The name Gardner has been moderately popular in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 10,000 names since the early 1900s. It peaked in popularity in the 1960s but has remained relatively steady since then. With its connection to gardening and nature, Gardner makes a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that reflects their love for the natural world.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as GAHRD-nur (/'ɡɑrd.nər/)
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Notable People Named Gardner
| Gardner Flint Minshew II is an American football quarterback known for his successful college career and current position with the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. |
| Gardner Fox - Gardner Francis Cooper Fox was a prolific American writer known for creating numerous comic book characters for DC Comics and for his work as a science fiction author. |
| Gardner Raymond Dozois was a renowned American science fiction author and editor, known for his influential work on The Year's Best Science Fiction anthologies and Asimov's Science Fiction magazine, as well as his multiple Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Awards. |
| George Cadogan Gardner McKay was an American actor, artist, and author best known for his lead role in the TV series Adventures in Paradise, where he played the character Adam Troy, a Korean War veteran who sailed the South Pacific. |
| Gardner Dow was an American college football player for the Connecticut Aggies, who tragically died from a traumatic brain injury sustained during a game, leading to the naming of the Gardner Dow Field in his honor. |
| Gardner Calvin Taylor was a renowned American Baptist preacher, earning the title "the dean of American preaching." |
| Gardner Soule was an American writer famous for his works on cryptozoology and marine life. |
| Walter Gardner Speirs is a Scottish football manager and former player. |
| Gardner Read was an American composer and musical scholar. |
