Gorden is a variant of the name Gordon, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place in Berwickshire. The place name itself is thought to come from Brythonic elements meaning "spacious fort". The name Gordon was popularized in honor of Charles George Gordon (1833–1885), a British general who died defending Khartoum, Sudan.UsageGorden, as a variant form, appeared primarily in English-speaking countries. While its root name Gordon flourished in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1930s in both the United Kingdom and the United States, Gorden has always been far less common. It still occurs as both a given name and a surname.Notable BearersNotable people with the given name Gorden include:Gorden Kaye, English actor best known for playing René Artois in the sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!Gorden Kelly, American football player who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers.Gorden Moyo, Zimbabwean politician and former Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office.Gorden Tallis, Australian rugby league player, former captain of the Brisbane Broncos.Gorden Wagener, chief design officer for Daimler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group).As a surname, Gorden is also borne by notable individuals such as:Greg Gorden, American game designer known for role-playing games.Sarah Gorden, American professional soccer player for Chicago Red Stars and the United States women's national team.Related FormsRelated variant and diminutive forms of Gordon include:GordGordieGordyThese short forms are often used affectionately, especially in Scottish and Canadian contexts.Meaning: variant of Gordon, ultimately "spacious fort"Origin: Brythonic → ScottishType: given name / surnameUsage regions: English-speaking world