Male Name
George
ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒ
ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒ
ˈd͡ʒe̯or.d͡ʒe
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
1930s
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder characters
Algonquin Round Table members
American founding fathers
American presidents
American vice presidents
Anne of Green Gables characters
Aphra Behn characters
Archive 81 characters
Arrested Development characters
Writing Systems
ജോർജ്ജ്Malayalam
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic140%
mature100%
formal100%
upper class65%
natural120%
wholesome140%
strong140%
refined100%
simple65%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
The name George originates from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios), derived from the Greek word γεωργός (georgos), meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It is composed of the elements γῆ (ge), meaning 'earth', and ἔργον (ergon), meaning 'work'. The name is historically significant due to its association with Saint George, a 3rd-century Roman soldier martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. Saint George is famously depicted in medieval art as a dragon-slayer and became a revered figur...
Etymology
Original Form:
Γεώργιος (Georgios)
Evolution:
From Greek γεωργός (georgos) → Latin Georgius → Old English Georg → Modern English George
Source:
Greek, Latin, and Old English linguistic evolution