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Meaning and origin
Gregory is a English boy name. The meaning of the name is `Vigilant, Watchful`.


Where is it used?
The name Gregory is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Grigor (In Welsh)
Greger (In Swedish)
Griogair (In Scottish)
Grigori (In Russian)
Grzegorz (In Polish)
Gregorio (In Italian and in Spanish)
Gergely (In Hungarian)
Gregorios (In Greek and in Ancient Greek)
Gregor (In German and in Scottish)
Grégoire (In French)
Reijo (In Finnish)
Gregers (In Danish and in Norwegian)
Krikor (In Armenian)


If it's too long people might use
In English: Gregg
In English: Greig
In English: Greg


See also
In Russian: Grigory
In Russian: Grisha
In Hungarian: Gergo (M)


What Gregory`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Gregory:
   so rare
   The worst thing about the name:
   people mispelled it often
   If my name wasn`t Gregory....:
   i wolud prefer gabriel
   Extra information:
   we are really watchful people
2. The best thing about the name Gregory:
   It's not real common
   The worst thing about the name:
   Too long, and I always found it too pretentious. I prefer Greg.
   If my name wasn`t Gregory....:
   I like the name marshall, or my middle name Steven or Steve. Until my former Bro in law had the same name.
   Extra information:
   I think there should be a convention of sorts for greg's. on second thought, nix that idea.
3. The best thing about the name Gregory:
   I watch over people.
   The worst thing about the name:
   There isn't any!
   If my name wasn`t Gregory....:
   My name would be Jordan
   Extra information:
   You must love sports if your name is Gregory.
4. The best thing about the name Gregory:
   That I am very aware of everything that goes on...(watchful)
   The worst thing about the name:
   It sounds like someone throwing up!
   If my name wasn`t Gregory....:
   I wouldn't be watchful of my surroundings.
   Extra information:
   If your name is Gregory, you must love reading chapter books.

More `Gregory` links
Gregory as abbreviation
Actors named Gregory
Gregory in the encyclopedia