Greg: Name day
Name day
The name Greg is associated with a specific US name day celebration. This observance is traditionally held on March 12 in the United States.
Greg Overview Meaning History and Gender
Greg functions predominantly as a masculine name in the USA, achieving significant popularity as a casual yet solid short form of Gregory during the mid-20th century. Historically, it originates from the Greek name Gregorios, rooted in the ancient word signifying "watchful" or "alert." This heritage imbues the name with connotations of vigilance and dependable strength. The name’s widespread use in America established it as a classic male identifier, reflecting traditional naming trends. Greg projects a strong, approachable, and down-to-earth mood, suggesting a straightforward personality. Despite a slight decrease in recent decades, it remains instantly recognizable and robustly classic.
Name Day List: Greg
Name Day List - similar names (Greg)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Austria | 2 | January | Basilius, Dietmar, Gregor |
 Spain | 2 | January | Gregorio, Astrid, Basilio, Emma |
 Greece | 25 | January | Grigorios, Gregory, Margarita |
 Ukraine | 30 | January | Gregory, Zenon, Zenonia, Zenia |
| Austria | 12 | February | Benedikt, Eulalia, Gregor |
 Denmark | 12 | March | Gregorius |
 Latvia | 12 | March | Aija, Aiva, Aivis, Ausmins, Gregors |
 Norway | 12 | March | Gregor, Gro |
 Slovakia | 12 | March | Gregor |
 Sweden | 13 | March | Greger |
| Spain | 9 | May | Gregorio, Hermas, Geroncio |
| Austria | 25 | May | Beda, Gregor, Magdalene |
 Italy | 18 | June | Gregorio Barbarigo |
| Austria | 26 | August | Gregor, Miriam, Teresa |
| Austria | 3 | September | Gregor, Silvia, Sophie |
 France | 3 | September | Grégoire |
 Germany | 3 | September | Gregor |
| Italy | 3 | September | Gregorio I Magno |
| Greece | 14 | November | Philip, Gregory, Filio |
| Italy | 10 | December | Gregorio III |
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