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Grégoire Tachnakian
Grégoire is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname / Family name *Alexandre Grégoire (1922–2001), Haitian painter *Augustus Gregoire (1936–1972), Dominican cricketer * Christine Gregoire (born 1947), American Democratic governor of the state of Washington *Christophe Grégoire (born 1980), Belgian footballer * Gabriel Grégoire (born 1953), defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League *Gilles Grégoire (1926–2006), co-founder of the Parti Québécois * Henri Grégoire (1750–1831), French Roman Catholic priest, constitutional bishop of Blois and a revolutionary leader * Henri Grégoire (historian) (1881–1964), scholar of the Byzantine Empire * Jean-Albert Grégoire (1899–1992), pioneer of the front-wheel drive car *Jérémy Grégoire (1995), professional ice hockey player * Joseph-Ernest Grégoire (1886–1980), French Canadian politician *Marie Grégoire (born 1965), Canadian politician of Quebec * Oscar Grégoire (1877–1 ... [...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] |