Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɑɹ.də.nəɹ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational surname for one who was a gardener, from Old French jardin meaning "garden" (of Frankish origin).

Related Names

Rootjardin
Other Languages & CulturesDesjardins, Gardinier(French) Gaertner, Gärtner(German) Jardine(Scottish)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024