Gagnon
/ɡa.ɲɔ̃/
Gagnon is a French surname.
Gagnon is used as a family name. It is common to see it used in formal addresses, such as when greeting someone as Monsieur Gagnon.
Meaning: surname (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ɡa.ɲɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- In certain rural regions of France, the name Gagnon was historically associated with people who worked as 'gagne-deniers' or day laborers.
- While Gagnon is a common name, the French word gagner is used not only for winning a game but also for 'earning' a salary or 'gaining' time.
- While the name is French, it is significantly more common in North America today than it is in modern France.
Examples in context
- Monsieur Gagnon est mon voisin.Mr. Gagnon is my neighbor.
- Est-ce que vous connaissez la famille Gagnon ?Do you know the Gagnon family?
- Le nom est écrit Gagnon sur la liste.The name Gagnon is written on the list.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are looking at a guest list for a party.
- LucasEst-ce que Mme Gagnon est invitée ?Is Mrs. Gagnon invited?
- EmmaOui, elle est sur la liste.Yes, she is on the list.
- LucasD'accord, j'ai noté son nom.Okay, I noted her name.
- EmmaTrès bien, Lucas.Very well, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gagnon” translations and entries Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
