Watchful, alert, or awake
Pronunciation: GREG-uh-ree
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Gregory is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Watchful". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: GREG-uh-ree. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Γρηγόριος
ονομασία: ο άνθρωπος που πιστεύει, ο άνθρωπος που εμπιστεύεται
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
GREG-uh-ree
IPA
/ˈgrɛɡəri/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Gregory of Nazianzus was a notable Christian theologian and bishop of the 4th century. He is considered to be a Doctor of the Church and a major figure in the development of Christian theology. He is known for his role in the Councils of Constantinople and his philosophical and theological writings, which continue to influence the Christian tradition.
Late Antiquity (329-389 AD)
Gregory I, also known as Gregory the Great, was a Pope of the Catholic Church in the 6th century. He was instrumental in reforming the papacy and the administration of the Church, and is considered the last Roman emperor in the west. He also sent missionaries to England, where they established the Anglican Church.
Early Middle Ages (590-604 AD)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Gregory
name: one who is faithful, one who believes
גרגורי
משמעות: המאמין, האומן, האדם הנאמן
Γρηγόριος
ονομασία: ο άνθρωπος που πιστεύει, ο άνθρωπος που εμπιστεύεται
Gregorius
nominatio: homo fidelis, homo qui credit
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