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Boy's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 12 March

Gregor

Gregor is a classic masculine name deeply connected to Christian heritage and borne by numerous prominent saints and popes. It sounds dignified and timeless, while remaining well-recognized and respected across many cultures. A great choice for parents seeking a strong, traditional name with historic weight.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Gregor
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin meaning vigilant, watchful, or alert.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza z gréckeho mena Grēgorios (Γρηγόριος), odvodeného od slovesa grēgorein vo význame „bdieť“, „byť bdelý“. Meno sa preto významovo vykladá ako „bdelý“, „ostražitý“ alebo „pozorný“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Gregor vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

GREGOR

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

22 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
12 MarchOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský EvangelicalNórsko
2 January
Austrian Calendar
12 February
Austrian Calendar
25 May
Austrian Calendar
26 August
Austrian Calendar
3 September
Austrian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Gregor
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Gregora
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Gregorovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Gregora
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Gregor
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Gregorovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Gregorom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GregorkoGregorčekGrego
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Gregor
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Gregor! Gregorko! Grego!

Notable figures named Gregor

25

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Gregor Mendel
1822 – 1884Historical Figure

Moravian scientist and Augustinian friar (1822–1884)

Gregor XVI.
1765 – 1846Historical Figure

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846 (1765–1846)

Gregor VII.
died 1085Historical Figure

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1073 to 1085

Gregor II.
BYZ
669 – 731Historical Figure

89th Pope of the Catholic Church (from 715 to 731)

Gregor IX.
1170 – 1241Historical Figure

pope of the Catholic Church from 1227 to 1241

Gregor III.
BYZ
died 741Historical Figure

90th Pope of the Catholic Church

Gregor XV.
1554 – 1623Historical Figure

pope of the Catholic Church from 1621 to 1623 (1554–1623)

Gregor XIV.
1535 – 1591Historical Figure

Pope from 1590 to 1591 (1535–1591)

Test how Gregor sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Gregor Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:G.S.without dots:GS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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