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Boy's nameOrigin: Germanic, FrenchMultiple origin hypothesesName day: 24 AprilName day in 2 European calendars

Gaston

Gaston is a classic French masculine name with probable Germanic roots and a storied aristocratic pedigree. Throughout French history, it has been borne by counts and cultural icons alike. It attracts parents thanks to its spirited sound, charm, and universal recognition.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Gaston
Slovak:
Gaston
Czech:
Gaston
Hungarian:
Gaston
Polish:
Gaston
German:
Gaston
Spanish:
Gastón
French:
Gaston
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Most frequently interpreted as meaning “guest” or “foreigner”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Francúzske meno Gaston má neistú etymológiu. Najčastejšie sa vykladá zo staršieho germánskeho osobného mena utvoreného z koreňa gast, „hosť“ alebo „cudzinec“. Iná hypotéza ho spája s francúzskym etnickým označením Gascon, teda „Gaskónec“, čiže obyvateľ Gaskonska.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Gaston is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

GASTON

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

12 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
6 February
Francúzsko
24 April
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenčine sa meno vyslovuje podľa písma [gaston]; vo francúzštine približne [gastõ] s nosovou koncovou samohláskou a bez vysloveného n.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Gaston
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Gastona
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Gastonovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Gastona
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Gaston
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Gastonovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Gastonom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GastonkoGastoGastonek
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Gaston
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Gaston! Gastonko! Gasto!

Notable figures named Gaston

31

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Gaston Bachelard
FR
1884 – 1962Historical Figure

French writer and philosopher (1884-1962)

Gaston Doumergue
FR
1863 – 1937Historical Figure

French lawyer and statesman (1863–1937)

Gaston Leroux
FR
1868 – 1927Historical Figure

French author and journalist (1868–1927)

Gaston Darboux
FR
1842 – 1917Historical Figure

French mathematician (1842–1917)

Gaston Thorn
LU
1928 – 2007Historical Figure

Luxembourgish politician (1928–2007)

Gaston Maspero
FR
born 1846Historical Figure

French egyptologist (1846–1916)

Gaston Browne
AG
born 1967Notable Figure

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda since 2014

Gaston Orleánský
FR
1608 – 1660Historical Figure

French prince

Test how Gaston sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Gaston Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:G.S.without dots:GS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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