The name Gregory is usually given to a Boy.
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The origin of the name lies in Greek.
Gregory is pronounced as GREHGeriy
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Gregory is an English name, derived from the Greek name 'Gregorios', which means 'to be awake or watchful'.
Summary
Meaning
Vigilant, Watchful
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Meaning
English form of Latin
Gregorius, which was from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (
Gregorios), derived from γρήγορος (gregoros) meaning "watchful, alert". This name was popular among early Christians, being borne by a number of important saints including
Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus (3rd century),
Saint Gregory the Illuminator (4th century),
Saint Gregory of
Nyssa (4th century),
Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (4th century), and
Saint Gregory of Tours (6th century). It was also borne by the 6th-century pope
Saint Gregory I the Great, a reformer and
Doctor of the Church, as well as 15 subsequent popes.
Due to the renown of the saints by this name,
Gregory (in various spellings) has remained common in the
Christian world through the Middle Ages and to the present day. It has been used in England since the 12th century. A famous bearer from the modern era was American actor
Gregory Peck (1916-2003).
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɹɛɡ.ə.ɹi/