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Gregory
GREH-guh-ree
Gregory (name) means a male first name of Ancient Greek origin.
name
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A male first name of Ancient Greek origin.
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A family name that began as a patronymic.
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A small town on the Gregory River in the Shire of Burke, Queensland, Australia.
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A small town and port in the Shire of Northampton, Western Australia.
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A place in the United States: A township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
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A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Little Falls Township, Morrison County, Minnesota.
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A place in the United States: A city in Gregory County, South Dakota.
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A place in the United States: Synonym of Hopewell, Gibson County, Tennessee.
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A place in the United States: A city in San Patricio County, Texas.
noun
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slang (informal) Rhyming slang for ‘neck’, shortened from ‘Gregory Peck’.
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Word forms
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- Gregorys
Etymology
Came via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”), from Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeírō, “awaken, arouse”).
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What does “Gregory” mean?
The word “Gregory” means a male given name from Ancient Greek.
How do you pronounce “Gregory”?
“Gregory” is pronounced GREH-guh-ree (/ˈɡɹɛɡ(ə)ɹi/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Gregory”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gregory” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Gregory” come from?
The word “Gregory” comes from Ancient Greek.
Is “Gregory” a common word?
“Gregory” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gregory” have?
“Gregory” has 10 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from Ancient Greek.
What is the origin of the name Gregory?
Gregory is a male given name derived from Ancient Greek, and it is also an English surname that arose as a patronymic, meaning a name based on an ancestor's given name. It has long been used as both a first name and a family name.
Is Gregory a first name or a surname?
Gregory functions as both a male given name of Ancient Greek origin and an English surname. It is additionally used as a place name, including small towns in Queensland and Western Australia.
What are common short forms of the name Gregory?
The most common short form of Gregory is Greg, sometimes spelled Gregg. These informal versions are widely used in casual and everyday settings in place of the full name.
What is the difference between the names Gregory and Gregor?
Both are given names of the same Ancient Greek origin, but Gregor is a shorter form common in German, Scottish, and Eastern European traditions, while Gregory is the standard English form. They are closely related variants rather than separate names.
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