Algernon

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"With whiskers like an elf" or "Bearded"
Pronunciation
AL-jər-nən
al-JER-non
Popularity
The popularity of Algernon as a baby name has been declining since the early 1900s. According to the Social Security Administration's records, the name Algernon was not even in the top 1000 names for newborns in the United States in the last century.

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Algernon Name meanings & History

"With whiskers like an elf" or "Bearded". Originally a Norman French nickname, derived from aux gernons "having a moustache", which was applied to William de Percy, a companion of William the Conqueror. It was first used a given name in the 15th century (for a descendant of William de Percy). This name was borne by a character (a mouse) in the short story Flowers for Algernon (1958) and novel of the same title (1966) by the American author Daniel Keyes. Though it has fallen out of favor in recent years, Algernon is a strong and unique name choice for those looking for something that is not overused. The name is often cited as an example of grand and aristocratic names, and would be well-suited for a regal and sophisticated character.

Zodiac Sign of Algernon: Action Aries

Synonyms of Algernon:

A: Angry,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action

L: Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Legal,Luscious,Lazy,Lover

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

N: Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Nervous,Neat

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized

Algernon is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Algernon Swinburne (English poet and playwright), Algernon Sidney (English politician and philosopher).

2.) Algernon (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) bearded, wearing a moustache.

Other Forms: Aelgernon, Algenon, Algin, Algon


3.) Algernon (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: With a moustache; elf spear

Other Forms: Alganon, Algarnon


4.) Algernon (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) man with facial hair

Other Forms: Al, Alger, Algie, Algy


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