Algernon

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Algernon

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Algernon comes from a French nickname meaning “With Mustaches” from “aux gernons.”

History:
The name Algernon began as a nickname for the bearded William de Percy (1030-1096) a companion of William the Conqueror. It was first used as a real name by his descendent Henry Algernon Percy (1478-1527).

Pronunciation: al-jer-non.

Diminutives:
English: Algie.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Algernon Swinburne (1837-1909)
British poet.
Algernon Henry Blackwood (1869-1951)
British writer.

Miscellaneous:
Sir Algernon Methuen (1856-1924)
British publisher.

Political Figures:
Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland (1602-1668)
British politician.
Algernon Sidney (1622-1683)
British politician.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Algernon

Popularity of Algernon:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A