Greek · Boy name
Gregory
“watchful, alert”
About the name Gregory
Gregory is derived from Greek ‘Gregorios’, meaning ‘watchful’, from the verb ‘gregorein’, to be awake or alert. Saint Gregory the Great was a significant pope who sent Augustine to convert the Anglo-Saxons, and Gregorian chant is traditionally named after him. Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar used today. The name is commonly used in Christian traditions, and the American actor Gregory Peck, known for To Kill a Mockingbird, is a well-known bearer.
- Meaning
- watchful, alert
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GREG-uh-ree(3 syl.)
Middle names for Gregory
- Gregory Michael
- Gregory James
- Gregory Alexander
- Gregory Thomas
- Gregory Daniel
Questions about Gregory
- What does Gregory mean?
- Gregory is a Greek name meaning "watchful, alert".
- How do you pronounce Gregory?
- Gregory is pronounced GREG-uh-ree, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gregory?
- Variants of Gregory include Gregor.
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