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Algernon - name meaning, origin|
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The boy's name Algernon \a-lger-non, al-ge-rnon\ is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "wearing a mustache". The Normans were usually clean-shaven, and this was a nickname for William de Percy, a companion of William the Conqueror. It was revived in the 15th century for his descendant Henry Percy, and adopted into other families connected to them. Oscar Wilde used it for a brainless fop in "The Importance of Being Earnest". Algy and Algie are pet forms. English poet Algernon Swinburne.
Algernon has 8 variant forms: Al, Alger, Algernone, Algey, Algie, Algy, Aljernon and Allgernon.
Baby names that sound like Algernon are Elger, Allger and Algar.
Algernon is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)
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