Algernon

Masculine

Meaning

Bearded or with whiskers.

Etymology

Derived from Old French 'al' (with) and 'gernon' (whiskers, beard), a Norman nickname for a bearded man. The name was brought to England by Norman nobility after 1066.

About the Name Algernon

A distinctive Norman name popularized in English literature and aristocratic circles. The name is particularly associated with Victorian and Edwardian literature.

Notable Bearers

Algernon Charles Swinburne poet; Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'

Historical People Named Algernon

Algernon Satoris

Algernon Sidney Paddock