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Gregory

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

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Origin
Greek
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/, /ˈɡɹɛɡ(ə)ɹi/

Etymology

Via Latin Grēgorius, from post-classical Ancient Greek Γρηγόριος (Grēgórios, “watchful, vigilant”), from Ancient Greek ἐγείρω (egeírō, “awaken, arouse”).

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A male given name from Ancient Greek.

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