Gorman Clan Tartan Heavyweight 16ozThere are multiple sources of the name Gorman. It is believed that the Irish surname is an Anglicised version from the Gaelic Mac Germain and O Gormain which means the son of Gorman and the descendant of Gorman. The name of the person Gorman is taken from the diminutive of gorm which translates to dark blue. The blue colored background symbolizes honesty and truth that underlie the other values. Three white stripes symbolize the virtues of compassion,