Why Gregory Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Gregory” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Gregory” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.
Your name in reverse order is “Yrogerg.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Gyrgreo.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Gregory
The true meaning of ‘Gregory’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Gregory is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!
Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.
When people hear the name Gregory, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.
Your vision can make you wealthy. You have great analytical ability and intellectually active. You are systematic and can make things happen. You tend to react to events decisively, effectively, and without prior thought or planning.
Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.
Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color
Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones
Lucky day(s): Tuesday
Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts
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Hey Gregory! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Make words with these letters GREGORY. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Gregory Popular?
“Gregory” is the 27th most popular baby boy’s name in Alaska as reported in the 1960 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 28 babies in Alaska have the same name as you in 1960. A total of 20,387 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1962 with a total of 21,963 babies. That’s a lot of baby Gregorys.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Gregory” was recorded 710,412 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Gregorys to occupy the country of Macao with an estimated population of 642,090.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1945 with a rank of #96 nationwide and was registered 2,475 times as a baby boy’s name. Gregory became a popular boy’s name in the state of Georgia in the year 1962. It ranked #10 with 684 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1963 in the state of California with 2,014 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of District of Columbia for 63 years from 1939 to 2009 (may not be consecutive).
For the past three decades (1989 to 2018), the name “Gregory” was recorded 90,727 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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