Algernon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Algernon Name at a Glance

Name	Algernon
Meaning	With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror, one of whom was William de Percy, founder of the aristocratic Percy family.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Algernon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Algernon means “With whiskers, bearded. In Norman times, when most men were clean-shaven, this nickname was given two mustache-wearing companions of William the Conqueror, one of whom was William de Percy, founder of the aristocratic Percy family”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Algernon Name Origin

Our database records Algernon under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Algernon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Algernon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Algernon

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