Greer (given name)

Greer is a unisex given name of Scottish origin.[1]

GreerPronunciation| US: /ˈɡrɪr/
UK: /ˈɡrɪə/

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Gender| Unisex
Language(s)| English
Origin
Language(s)| Scottish Gaelic
Word/name| From the surname
Meaning| From 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

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* Greer Donley, American attorney
* Greer Garson, CBE (1904–1996), British-American actress very popular during the Second World War
* Greer Gilman, American author of fantasy stories
* Greer Goodman, co-writer of 2000 romantic comedy film The Tao of Steve
* Greer Grammer (born 1992), American actress and former beauty queen
* Greer Honeywill (born 1945), Australian conceptual artist
* Greer Lankton (1958–1996), American artist known for creating lifelike, sewn dolls modelled on friends and celebrities
* Greer Robson (born 1971), New Zealand television actress known for a role in the TV drama Shortland Street
* Greer Shephard, American television producer and director
* Greer Stevens (born 1957), retired professional tennis player from South Africa

## Men

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* Greer Barnes (comedian) (born 1964), American comedian and actor
* Greer Ellis (1920–1997), American engineer and inventor
* Greer Grimsley (born 1956), American bass-baritone with an international opera career for the last three decades
* Greer Skousen (1916–1988), Mexican basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
* Greer Twiss (born 1937), New Zealand sculptor

## See also

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* Greer (disambiguation)
* Greer (surname)

## References

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

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