Griogair - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Griogair name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Griogair

Name Meaning

"Griogair" This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Grēgórios (Γρηγόριος),” which in turn derives from “grígora (γρήγορα) grḗgoros (γρήγορος)” meaning “watchful, alert, cautious, awake, quickly, quick, fast, swift, brisk.” The name enjoyed wide popularity among the early Christians, thanks to the devotion to the saints, monks, and popes who brought it. It remained popular throughout Christendom through the Middle Ages and into modern times. A notable exception is the United Kingdom, where it began to be used only after the Norman Conquest, becoming common there and Scotland around the twelfth century. There have been 16 popes with the name, starting with Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great). It is the second-most popular name for a pope, along with Benedict, after John. Because of this background, it is also a popular name for saints.

Definition

Awake or watching
Watchful; Vigilant

Pronunciations

gri-o-gair
GRIY-JH-er

Syllable

Griogair Syllable count: There are 3 syllables in the name Griogair
Divide Griogair into syllables: gri-o-gair

Griogair Overview and Analysis

Griogair Gender statistics

The name Griogair is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Griogair

The name Griogair is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 42,422th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	22,894	0%
United States	51,512	0%
Australia	61,836	0%
New Zealand	72,078	0%
Canada	115,068	0%

Where to find Griogair?

The name Griogair is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of South Carolina (SC), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Griogair Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Griogair has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Griogair was most used in 2003 with a usage rate of 28.57%. It was least used in 1979 with a usage rate of 14.29%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Griogair

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Three Syllable Names Similar to Griogair

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Names starting with G

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Origin and History of the name Griogair

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Grēgórios (Γρηγόριος)”, which in turn derives from “grígora (γρήγορα) grḗgoros (γρήγορος)” meaning “watchful, alert, cautious, awake, quickly, quick, fast, swift, brisk”.

The name enjoyed wide popularity among the early Christians, thanks to the devotion to the saints, monks, and popes who brought it.

It remained popular throughout Christendom through the Middle Ages and into modern times.

A notable exception is the United Kingdom, where it began to be used only after the Norman Conquest, becoming common there and Scotland around the twelfth century.

There have been 16 popes with the name, starting with Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great).

It is the second-most popular name for a pope, along with Benedict, after John.

Because of this background, it is also a popular name for saints.

Griogair in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 格利奥盖尔
Pronunce: (PinYin) : gé lì ào gài ěr

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 格利欧盖尔
Pronunce: (PinYin) : gé lì ōu gài ěr

Griogair in Numerology

Griogair: Name to Numerology Conversion
G	R	I	O	G	A	I	R
		9	6		1	9
7	9			7			9

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 7
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 5
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 3

Conclusions about the name Griogair

Should you named your son Griogair?

According to the gender statistics, the name Griogair is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Griogair is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Griogair is a boy.

Griogair is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Griogair a good name?

Venturing into the realm of three-syllable names, The name Griogair stands out with its unique beauty. While less common than one- or two-syllable names, these names exude elegance and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that truly stands apart.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Griogair?

Pros of the name Griogair:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Griogair has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Griogair is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.