Gudgeon is the surname of a wizarding family. It is unknown if they are pure-blood, or if they have both Muggle and magical heritage.
Family Members
- Davey Gudgeon – a student at Hogwarts in the 1970s
- Galvin Gudgeon – a Seeker for the Chudley Cannons
- Gladys Gudgeon – a loyal fan of Gilderoy Lockhart
Etymology
Gudgeon is a common name for several kinds of small freshwater fish. The word derives from the Old French goujon, which ultimately comes from the Latin gobius, "goby."[1] "Gudgeon" is also an English slang term for a gullible person.[2]