Gregor

Gregor is a given name of Greek origin, derived from the name Gregorios, which means "watchful" or "vigilant". It is a common name in various cultures and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history.

Notable People Named Gregor

• Gregor Mendel (1822–1884) - An Austrian scientist and Augustinian friar who gained posthumous fame as the founder of the modern science of genetics.
• Gregor MacGregor (1786–1845) - A Scottish soldier, adventurer, and confidence trickster who attempted to establish a colony in Central America.
• Gregor Fisher (born 1953) - A Scottish comedian and actor, best known for his role as Rab C. Nesbitt in the BBC sitcom of the same name.
• Gregor Johann Mendel - Often referred to as Gregor Mendel, he was a scientist and friar who is recognized for his work in the field of genetics.

Fictional Characters

• Gregor Clegane - A character from the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, also known as "The Mountain That Rides".
• Gregor Samsa - The protagonist of Franz Kafka's novella The Metamorphosis, who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect.

Related Names

• Gregory - A common variant of the name Gregor.
• Gregorios - The original Greek form of the name.

See Also

• Gregor Mendel
• Gregor MacGregor
• Gregor Fisher
• Gregor Clegane
• Gregor Samsa
• Gregory