Gadd

Gadd is primarily a surname that appears in English-speaking countries and among populations with British heritage. It is used by a range of individuals across various fields, including sports, academia, and the arts. The name also occurs in fiction, where it has been chosen for characters in video games and other media.

In popular culture, one of the most recognizable uses is Professor Elvin Gadd, commonly referred to as Professor E. Gadd, a recurring inventor character in Nintendo's Luigi's Mansion video game series. He is depicted as an eccentric scientist who crafts devices that aid the player, notably the Poltergust vacuum used to capture ghosts, as well as other gadgets and upgrades. The character provides guidance and backstory and has appeared in multiple titles within the franchise.

Beyond Luigi's Mansion, the surname Gadd appears in various works of fiction and media, reflecting its role as a surname rather than a single definitive entity. Like many surnames, it is borne by real people in diverse professions, and it occasionally appears in fictional contexts outside the Nintendo series.

Because Gadd is primarily a surname, there is no single universally defining individual or institution associated with the name. The most prominent public reference remains the character Professor E. Gadd within the Luigi's Mansion universe, while other uses are spread across different authors, games, and public records. For broader coverage, a disambiguation resource listing people, characters, and places bearing the name Gadd can be consulted.