Greer (given name)

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Greer is a unisex given name of Scottish origin.

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Greer
Pronunciation US: /ˈɡrɪr/
UK: /ˈɡrɪə/
Gender Unisex
Language(s) English
Origin
Language(s) Scottish Gaelic
Word/name Greer (surname)
MeaningFrom a Scottish surname that was derived from the given name Gregor.
Region of origin Scotland
Other names
Variant form(s) Grier
Related names Grierson, Gregor
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Notable people called Greer include:

Women

Men

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References

  1. Campbell, Mike. "Greer". behindthename.com. Behind the Name. Retrieved 4 December 2024.