George

The word “George” means a common male given name of ancient Greek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker.". In plain terms, a classic first name, or, in aviation slang, the autopilot.

“George” is pronounced jawj (/dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ in IPA).

Here is “George” used in a sentence: “George is one of the most enduring names among British royals.”

Words with a similar meaning to “George” include Georgeson.

“George” is a name.

The word “George” comes from Greek. From Greek Georgios, from ge ("earth") plus ergon ("work"). The autopilot sense likely honors George DeBeeson, an early autopilot inventor, and echoes the phrase "let George do it.".

“George” is a very common word in modern English.

“George” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a common male given name of ancient Greek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker.".

George comes from the ancient Greek name Georgios, built from ge, meaning earth, and ergon, meaning work. So it literally means farmer or earth-worker. The meaning gave rise to the name's long link with the land and, through Saint George, with an enduring image of steadfastness.

The name is ancient Greek in origin, from Georgios. It spread widely through Christianity thanks to Saint George, the soldier-saint and dragon-slayer who became patron of England and several other countries. It has since been carried by kings, most famously a line of British monarchs named George.

Common short forms include Georgie and, in parts of northern England and Scotland, Geordie. In other languages the name takes different forms altogether, such as Georges in French, Jorge in Spanish, and Giorgio in Italian, each with its own familiar nicknames.

Yes, George has been popular for centuries across the English-speaking world and beyond. It has stayed in steady use thanks to its royal associations and classic feel, and it enjoyed renewed popularity after Prince George was born in 2013. It suits both traditional and modern tastes.