Gregory
Name meaning vigilant
Gregory is a masculine given name, from Greek words meaning "watchful" or "alert." It has been borne by sixteen popes and numerous saints, giving it traditional Christian associations.
Common nicknames include Greg and Gregg.
The name peaked in American popularity during the mid-20th century: Gregory Peck, Greg Brady.
Catholic Church's supreme leader
- pontiffSupreme Catholic leader
- papacyPope's office and authority
- VaticanPapal city-state
- encyclicalFormal papal circular letter
chant · calendar · reform · bishop · cardinal · apostolic · ecclesiastical · liturgy
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- theologianExpert in religious doctrine
- DoctorCredential-based honorific
- ChurchOrganized religious denomination
- FatherMale parent or priest
patristic · hagiography · feast day · martyr · venerable · canonized · relics · miracle
pope
Catholic Church's supreme leader
encyclical · chant · calendar · reform · bishop · cardinal · apostolic · ecclesiastical · liturgy · canonical
Tours
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- theologianExpert in religious doctrine
- DoctorCredential-based honorific
- ChurchOrganized religious denomination
Father · patristic · hagiography · feast day · martyr · venerable · canonized · relics · miracle · patron
Andrew
Male given name
David · James · Robert · Joseph · Daniel · Matthew · Anthony · Mark · Paul · Stephen
MacGregor
Scottish hereditary surname
- Gregory Peck
- Gregorian chantsMedieval Catholic liturgical melodies
- Gregorian calendarCurrent global date system
- Gregor MendelFounder of genetic science
- Gregory Hines
- Dick GregoryComedian turned civil rights activist