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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

Related Names

ge

Roots

ergon

Roots

Gheorghe

Variant

Geordie

Diminutives

Georgie

Diminutives

Ghiță

Diminutives

Georgeanna

Feminine Forms

Georgetta

Feminine Forms

Georgia

Feminine Forms

Georgiana

Feminine Forms

Georgianna

Feminine Forms

Georgina

Feminine Forms

Jorja

Feminine Forms

Georgie

Feminine Forms

Gina

Feminine Forms

Georgeta

Feminine Forms

Georgiana

Feminine Forms

Gjergj

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