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Grig

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 3
Origin: from the Greek Gregorios. Meaning: Vigilant, the one who watches.
Gregory comes from the late Greek name Gregorios, derived from "gregorein", meaning "to watch, to be vigilant", a virtue prized in early Christianity.

Name day for Grig

September 3

Why this day? Grig is a short form of Gregory, and shares its name day.

Grig is celebrated in France and the United States on September 3.

The story of the name Grig

Grig is a short form of Gregory. It keeps its origin (from the Greek Gregorios) and meaning — vigilant, the one who watches, and shares its name day, September 3.

On birth records, Grig is rarely written as such: the Grigs are Gregorys (91,790 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gregory page.

Frequently asked questions about Grig

What does Grig mean?

Grig is a short form of Gregory, which means vigilant, the one who watches.

When is Grig's name day?

September 3, together with Gregory: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Grig a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gregory.

Grig's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

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  5. Andrée42%
  6. Germaine42%
  7. Yvon42%
  8. Germain42%
  9. Simone42%
  10. Berthe42%
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