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Grigore Nagacevski
Grigore, the equivalent of Gregory (given name), Gregory, is a Romanian-language first name. It may refer to: *Grigore Alexandrescu (1810–1885), Romanian poet and translator *Grigore Antipa (1866–1944), Romanian Darwinist biologist, ichthyologist, ecologist, oceanologist *Grigore Băjenaru (1907–1986), Romanian writer *Grigore Bălan (1896–1944), Romanian Brigadier General during World War II *Grigore Vasiliu Birlic (1905–1970), Romanian actor *Grigore Brișcu (1984–1965), Romanian engineer and inventor *Grigore Cobălcescu (1831–1892), founder of Romanian geology and paleontology *Grigore Constantinescu (1875–1932), priest and journalist from Romania *Grigore Cugler (1903–1972), Romanian avant-garde short story writer, poet, and humorist *Grigore Eremei (b. 1935), Moldovan politician, final First secretary of the Communist Party of Moldavia *Grigore Gafencu (1892–1957), Romanian politician, diplomat and journalist *Grigore Alexandru Ghica (1803 or 1807–1857), P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory (given Name)
The masculine Given name, first name Gregory derives from the Latin name "Gregorius", which came from the late Greek name "Γρηγόριος" (Grēgórios) meaning "watchful, alert" (derived from Greek "γρηγoρεῖν" "grēgorein" meaning "to watch"). This traditional meaning may be disputed, however, as modern dictionaries translate Γρήγορε (Gregore) as “swift, quick,” while “watchful, alert” are translated as “προσεκτικός” or “άγρυπνος.” Through folk etymology, the name also became associated with Latin ''grex'' (stem ''greg–'') meaning "flock" or "herd". This association with a shepherd who diligently guides his flock contributed to the name's popularity among monks and popes. Sixteen Pope Gregory (other), popes and two antipopes have used the name Gregorius, starting with Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great). It is tied with Benedict as the second-most popular name for popes, after Pope John (other), John. Alt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |