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Gardner

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Pronounced GARD-nur /ˈɡɑːrd.nər/Medium

Meaning: From the English occupational surname Gardner, 'gardener; keeper of a garden.' A surname name that reads male; used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Gardner is an English surname meaning 'gardener' (said 'GARD-nur'). It reads male - we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English occupational surname Gardner, 'gardener; keeper of a garden.' A surname name that reads male; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2012)#17763
2012 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Gardner is an English surname meaning 'gardener,' turned given name. As a girl's name it is rare and reads male; we note the cross-sex lean plainly (said 'GARD-nur').

For girls it appears only rarely, against heavier boys' and surname use. Rare, surname-style, and green.

Did you know? Gardner is an English occupational surname, 'gardener,' carried into first-name use - a green-thumbed surname pick that reads male, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'GARD-nur').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Gardner — English surname 'gardener'; boy-leaning

Variations

GardenerGardinerGardnor

Nicknames

GardNera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gardner mean?

Gardner is an English occupational surname meaning 'gardener; keeper of a garden.'

How do you pronounce Gardner?

It's said GARD-nur /ˈɡɑːrd.nər/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gardner a boy or girl name?

Gardner is used here for a girl, though it reads male, which we note.

How popular is Gardner?

Gardner is rare for girls in the U.S. and more often a surname or boy's name.

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