TheNameDBGouverneur
MasculineMeaning
Governor, from the French word for one who governs.
Etymology
Gouverneur derives from the French 'gouverneur,' which comes from Latin 'gubernare' meaning to steer or govern. The name was occasionally used as a given name, particularly in French-speaking regions and among colonial families.
About the Name Gouverneur
Gouverneur is a rare given name derived from an occupational title, most famously borne by American Founding Father Gouverneur Morris. It reflects an aristocratic or administrative heritage.