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Gordie

OriginScottish
Meaning"great hill"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#7851

2025 SSA

US rank · girlsUnranked

Below 5 births

About Gordie

Gordie is a masculine diminutive of Gordon, a name with Scottish origins derived from a place name meaning 'great hill' or 'spacious fort.' Gordie gained particular recognition in North America through famous hockey player Gordie Howe, giving the name strong sporting associations. The nickname has a friendly, approachable quality that balances the more formal Gordon. Popular in Scotland and Canada, Gordie conveys a down-to-earth charm and unpretentious strength. While traditionally a nickname, Gordie has increasingly been used as a given name in its own right, offering a warm, familiar sound that works well for a child while still being suitable for adulthood. The name carries connotations of reliability and friendliness.

Gordie is also given to girls.

Pronounced GOR-dee.

As of October 2026, Gordie ranked #7851 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1313 in 1905.

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