Gaspard
/G-AE-S-P-AE-R-D/
Treasurer, treasure-bearer, the French form of Caspar, traditionally traced to a Persian-rooted word for one who guards treasure. Borne by one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the Christ child, it carries senses of wisdom, wealth, and guiding generosity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Gaspard is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “Treasurer, treasure-bearer, the French form of Caspar, traditionally traced to a Persian-rooted word for one who guards treasure. Borne by one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the Christ child, it carries senses of wisdom, wealth, and guiding generosity.”.
Gaspard is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Treasurer, treasure-bearer, the French form of Caspar, traditionally traced to a Persian-rooted word for one who guards treasure. Borne by one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the Christ child, it carries senses of wisdom, wealth, and guiding generosity." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among French, European families, Gaspard carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Gaspard
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Gaspard lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Gaspard's saint & feast day →What does Gaspard's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Gaspard resonates in either tradition.
Gaspard's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Gaspard's full reading →
Does Gaspard go with your family's names?
Gaspard breaks into 7 sounds: /G-AE-S-P-AE-R-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Gaspard sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Gaspard beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Gaspard — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Gaspard
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Gaspard
What does the name Gaspard mean?
Gaspard means "Treasurer, treasure-bearer, the French form of Caspar, traditionally traced to a Persian-rooted word for one who guards treasure. Borne by one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the Christ child, it carries senses of wisdom, wealth, and guiding generosity.." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Gaspard a boy or girl name?
Gaspard is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Gaspard?
Gaspard is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Gaspard a Christian name?
Yes. Gaspard is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Gaspard mean in French?
Gaspard originates from French, where it means "Treasurer, treasure-bearer, the French form of Caspar, traditionally traced to a Persian-rooted word for one who guards treasure. Borne by one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the Christ child, it carries senses of wisdom, wealth, and guiding generosity.."
What are common nicknames for Gaspard?
Common short forms of Gaspard include Gasi, Gasp.
What is the numerology of Gaspard?
Gaspard has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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