George
George is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Farmer, earth-worker”.
| Meaning | Farmer, earth-worker |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Γεώργιος |
| Pronunciation | JORJ |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of George
George comes from the Greek Georgios, from georgos, 'farmer', itself made of ge, 'earth', and ergon, 'work'. Its spread is owed to Saint George, a soldier martyr of the early fourth century, later the patron saint of England, Georgia, Ethiopia and many other places, and the dragon-slayer of medieval legend. Six British kings have borne the name, as has the first US president, George Washington.
Is George a Christian name?
George is a Christian saint's name; it is not in the Bible, but Saint George is honoured in Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches, with a feast on 23 April.
How popular is George?
A classic used worldwide; currently very popular in England and Wales.
Gifts with the name George
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Spellings and variants of George
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name George mean?
George means 'Farmer, earth-worker'. It is of Greek origin.
Is George a Christian name?
George is a Christian saint's name; it is not in the Bible, but Saint George is honoured in Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches, with a feast on 23 April.
How do you pronounce George?
George is pronounced JORJ.
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is usually a boy name.