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Gordon is a traditional Scottish clan name (see Gordon clan ) and it is now a common forename. It became a popular forename after the death of General Charles George 'Chinese' Gordon at the Battle of Khartoum . Another famous Gordon is Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-1870) who became National Poet of Australia. In Melbourne, Australia there is a square outside the Parliament House named Gordon Square with two bronze statues to the two great Gordons, Adam Lindsay and Charles George. Patrick Gordon (1635-1699) was a Russian Rear Admiral of a Scottish descent.



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