what is the meaning of gould?
Gould is a variant of the surname Gold which is a very ancient name found in Scotland and England. Gould's finch (Gouldian finch), Chloebia gouldiae, a small bird kept as a pet. 2  John Stanton Gould, American science lecturer, temperance reformer, and agricultural scientist. 3  Laurence McKinley Gould â 20th century American geologist, educator, polar explorer.