Gregory.
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Meaning & usage
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
A surname originating as a patronymic.
A small town on the Gregory River in the Shire of Burke, Queensland, Australia.
A small town and port in the Shire of Northampton, Western Australia.
A place in the United States: A township in Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Little Falls Township, Morrison County, Minnesota.
A place in the United States: A city in Gregory County, South Dakota.
A place in the United States: Synonym of Hopewell, Gibson County, Tennessee.
A place in the United States: A city in San Patricio County, Texas.
Where this word comes from
Via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”), from Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeírō, “awaken, arouse”).
Shortened form of Gregory Peck, a neck
Where this word comes from
Via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”), from Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeírō, “awaken, arouse”).
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