Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. GAHR-də-nər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational surname for one who was a gardener, from Old French jardin meaning "garden" (of Frankish origin). Related NamesDetails VariantsGardiner, Gardner, Garner, JardineOther Languages & CulturesDesjardins, Gardinier(French) Gaertner, Gärtner(German) Jardine(Scottish) Categories food, nature, occupations, plants, word names