Origin, Meaning, And History of Gaston
Gaston is a French name derived from the Old High Germanic word Gast which means ‘guest’ or ‘stranger.’ The name is also derived from the Germanic name Gasto, which means ‘foreign warrior.’ The name is also a Gloucestershire variant of the topographic name Garston meaning ‘grassy enclosure’ or ‘the great stone.’
The name Gaston is also a topographic name that is related to the name of several places, including the former mining community and town in California, the abandoned Californian fort, a town in Indiana, and a city in Oregon.
However, this name became most popular around the 1900s due to the phrase Alphonse-and-Gaston routine or Alphonse-Gaston Syndrome, which refers to the situation where one party refuses to pay up until the opposite party agrees to act first.
Alphonse-and-Gaston is an American comic strip by Frederick Burr Opper. The story indicates two grotesque and extremely polite Frenchmen who cross paths but end up stuck on their road for decades. The story shows that they both bow and defer to each asking them to precede the other, however, neither moves forward.
The name is also related to several rulers, such as Monsieur Gaston, Duke of Orléans, the son of King Henry IV of France, the Counts of Foix, and the Viscount of Béarn, among several others. This name is also a surname and includes the variants Gastone in Italian, Gastón in Spanish, Graston in Old English, Galston in Scottish, and Gasto in German. The name in French also means ‘one from Gascony.’ The name also includes the variants Gayton, Gascon, and Garson.
A few fictional characters with this name include the self-loving Gaston the hunter from the Walt Disney-produced American animated musical romantic fantasy filmBeauty and the Beast从1957年,易出事故的加斯顿LagaffeBelgian gag-a-day comic stripGaston, and Gaston the friendly ladybug from the British preschool animated television seriesBen & Holly’s Little Kingdom.
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Famous People With The Name Gaston
- Gastón Norberto GaudioA retired tennis player from Argentine, known for his performance in the 2004 French Open.
- Gaston GlockAustrian engineer and businessman best known for developing the Glock pistol in 1981 and founding the Glock company.
- Gaston Maurice JuliaFrench Algerian mathematician who devised the Julia set and made significant contributions to the modern theory of holomorphic dynamics.
- Gaston RébuffatFrench alpinist, mountain guide, and author, who is known as the first man to climb all six of the great north faces of the Alps.
- Justin Michael GastonAmerican singer-songwriter, model, and actor, who is known for his role in Days of Our Lives, The Unauthorized Full House Story, and Game Change.
- Michael GastonAmerican film and television actor who is known for his roles in Prison Break, Jericho, and The Mentalist.
Gaston On The Popularity Chart
The name Gaston has witnessed a rise and fall in popularity and ranking over time. Take a look at the following US Social Security Administration graphs to understand how this name has performed over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s performance was at its best when its popularity rose to 63 babies per million in 1990. However, there has been some decline, and in 2021, the name was shared among only 23 babies per million.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s ranking has witnessed a slow decline over the last few years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Gaston
Gaston is pronounced gas-tawn. If you like the phonetic sound of this name, you may consider the following names with similar sounds.
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Names With Similar Meanings as Gaston
The name Gaston is associated with the meanings one from Gascony, guest, or stranger. The following names may have a similar meaning to this name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Gaston?
The name Gaston means refers to a visitor or outsider.
2. What is the origin of the name Gaston?
Gaston has a French origin.
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