Save 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 NamesDetails RootjardinVariantsGardiner, Gardner, Garner, JardineOther Languages & CulturesDesjardins, Gardinier(French) Gaertner, Gärtner(German) Jardine(Scottish) Categories English nouns, food, nature, occupations, plants, word names