Gregory

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Thoughts on the name Gregory?

I’ve just found out I’m having another boy and it’s our top contender. I really love it, I love the way it sounds, and it’s a name with a bit of significance for us. His brother is called Edward and I think the names go quite well together. I’m not particular keen on Greg but I don’t hate it, and I like Rory as a nickname.

But, I’m slightly worried it’s dated - I only know one Gregory under 35. What do people think?

Nice name. Unusual but not out there. I know a 20 year old Greg and he is very cool.

Never considered it until now, but I like the name a lot.
Greg or Gregory is a name that will grow with your son.
And it's impossible to mis-spell!

Love it

I like it. We considered Adam which I think has a similar slightly-dated feel but not too out there.

Why not Gregor?

I quite it like it but i think i prefer Gregor. I wouldn't think of Rory as a nn from Gregory though. Why don't you just call him Rory?

I do like Gregor, and Rory, but I don’t like either as much as Gregory.

I always think it’s wise to anticipate any possible nickname in case there’s one you really loathe!

Gregory is lovely! Gregor doesn't do it for me, too.... too something? I don't know what but it's "too" something 🤣

It's not a name that would have occurred to me, but I actually really like it now you've mentioned it! It feels traditional but somehow fresh.

Same not a name that I would have considered but I really like it

I’m surprised so many like it, it’s my dads name and I’ve always considered it to be a very ugly sounding name, sorry!

I really like it. But he will end up Greg rather than Rory. If you want Rory call him Rory (also a lovely name).

Gregory was my imaginary friends name when I was a child. He was brilliant - braver and naughtier than me.

Great name

I love it.
I have a Dominic and if I'd had any more, I'd have had Michael, Vincent, Gregory type names. ( All 7 letters, strangely!)

Love it! My Gregory turns 18 in May. He is Greg most of the time.

And yeah he's cool! Long ringlet hair & the nicest person you'll meet.

My very first crush was on a French boy called Gregory. He had eyes like Bambi, and when my French friends said his name I melted. He was so pretty!

Not quite the same in a British accent, but a very good name.

Ooo I knew a few Gregs growing up (and of course Greg Brady, please don't tell me you don't know who he is...which also dates it, but that's not a bad thing). It will be Greg though, never heard of it shortened to Rory.

Lovely name but if you don't like Greg don't bother.

Interesting that people think he would definitely end up being called Greg. I know quite a few people who are always their full name despite an obvious shortening… trouble is it’s out of your control once they’re not a little kid I suppose!

Gregory/Greg is lovely

I like it.

Lovely name.

I like it. It is a 50s to 70s name, but don’t think it was ever popular enough to be called dated, and it’s a classic with a long history.

However, don’t give it if you don’t like Greg - because there’s a high chance he’ll end up a Greg

It was one of my favourite choices for a boy (family connection) but XH vetoed it as it's a surname on his side, but we had girls anyway.