Gaston
Meaning of Gaston
Gaston is a male name with French origins. It is derived from the Old French word "gast," which means "guest" or "stranger." The name has associations with hospitality and welcoming nature. Gaston has been used as a given name for centuries and has gained popularity in various countries, including the United States. In terms of pronunciation, Gaston is pronounced as gas-tuhn (/ˈɡæs.tən/) in American English. Over the years, Gaston has seen fluctuations in popularity, but it remains a timeless choice for parents looking for a strong and distinguished name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as gas-tuhn (/ˈɡæs.tən/)
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Notable People Named Gaston
| Gaston Leroux - Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux was a French journalist and author known for his detective fiction. |
| Gaston Lachaise, a French-born sculptor, is known for his influential work on the female nude, particularly the Standing Woman, and his move to America where his craft reached maturity. |
| Gaston Rébuffat was a renowned French alpinist, mountain guide, and author known for his pioneering climbs and contributions to mountaineering. |
| Gaston of Foix, Duke of Nemours - Gaston de Foix, duc de Nemours, also known as The Thunderbolt of Italy, was a renowned French military commander of the Renaissance, famous for his exceptional leadership and military feats during his short but illustrious career. |
| Gaston Zvi Ickowicz - Gastón Zvi Ickowicz is an Israeli visual artist based in Tel Aviv. |
| Gaston VI, Viscount of Béarn - Gaston VI, also known as "the Good," was a prominent figure as the Viscount of Béarn and held other titles through his marriage to Petronilla in 1196. |
| Gaston Tissandier, a French chemist, meteorologist, aviator, and editor, is known for escaping besieged Paris by balloon in 1870 and founding the scientific magazine La Nature. |
| Gaston Planté, a French physicist, is best known for inventing the lead-acid battery in 1859, which became the first commercially marketed rechargeable electric battery and is commonly used in automobiles. |
| Gaston Louis Chevrolet was an American racing driver and automobile manufacturer who won the Indianapolis 500 and the American National Championship in 1920. |
| Gaston I, Count of Foix - Gaston I of Foix, also known as Gaston VIII of Foix-Béarn, was a prominent historical figure who held the titles of Count of Foix, Viscount of Béarn, and Co-Prince of Andorra. |
| Gaston Couté was a French poet and singer celebrated for his pacifist and anarchist writings. |
| Gaston Salmon - Gaston Joseph Clement Marie Salmon, a Belgian fencer proficient in épée, foil, and sabre, was of Jewish heritage. |
| Gaston Roelants - Gaston, Baron Roelants, is a Belgian former elite steeplechaser and cross country runner, known for winning the 1962 European and 1964 Olympic titles in the 3000m steeplechase and breaking the world record twice. |
| Gaston Antoine Mercier was a French rower who participated in the 1952, 1956, and 1960 Summer Olympics. |
| Gaston Marie Dethier was a Belgian-born American organist, pianist, and composer. |
