My condolences!
I like the name
Gordon in the same way I like most names that have strong "Grandpa" energy, like
Clifford,
Walter,
Roger, etc. It's got a satisfying warmth and gravitas. I hadn't really thought about it before, but Rox's comment about the Canadian-ness of
Gordon has me realizing it IS kind of a familiar staple name here, with an attached feeling of Golden
Age nostalgia. There's
Gordon Lightfoot,
Gordie Howe,
Gord Downie,
Gordon Sinclair ... I guess that's why.
Gordon is sweet in a gruff teddy bear kind of way.
Gordie is ok but it seems less friendly than
Gord, somehow.