Meaning and history
Gord is a Canadian and Scottish-influenced masculine short form of Gordon. Gordon began as a Scottish surname derived from a place in Berwickshire; its place-name etymology is uncertain, with proposed Brittonic and Gaelic explanations. Gord is normally informal but often used publicly as an independent identity. Notable bearers include Canadian musicians Gord Downie and Gord Sinclair, both members of the rock band the Tragically Hip.