Gregorio
/ɡreˈɡɔ.rjo/masculine
The English name Gregory is translated into Italian as Gregorio.
Gregorio is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The pronunciation is /ɡreˈɡɔ.rjo/.
Did you know?
- The name Gregorio comes from the Greek word for 'watchful' or 'vigilant'.
- While Gregorio is the standard form, you may encounter the diminutive Grego in very informal settings.
- In Italian history, the name became immensely popular due to the influence of multiple Popes named Gregory, particularly Gregory the Great.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Signor Gregorio. Come posso aiutarla oggi?Good morning, Mr. Gregory. How can I assist you today?
- Ciao Gegè, come va?Hi Greg, how are you doing?
- Conosco un ragazzo di nome Gregorio.I know a guy named Gregory.
- Gregorio è il mio migliore amico.Gregory is my best friend.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are discussing a new colleague at work.
- SofiaHai parlato con il nuovo collega?Have you spoken to the new colleague?
- FrancescoSì, si chiama Gregorio.Yes, his name is Gregory.
- SofiaÈ un ragazzo molto gentile.He is a very kind guy.
- FrancescoSì, mi sembra molto bravo.Yes, he seems very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gregory” translations and entries Gregorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gregorio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
