Standard spelling
格雷戈里
Gé léi gē lǐ
The standard Chinese spelling of Gregory.
- 格
- pattern, standard; a common name sound
- 雷
- thunder
- 戈
- dagger-axe; a common name sound
- 里
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Gregory.
Gregory in Chinese
In Chinese, Gregory is written 格雷戈里 (Gé léi gē lǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 格睿 (Gé ruì): a Chinese-style name meaning principled and wise.
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格雷戈里
Gé léi gē lǐ
Gregory
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There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
格睿
Gé ruì
A Chinese-style name meaning principled and wise.
- 格
- pattern, standard; a common name sound
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
Close to the “Gre-” sound of Gregory, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
睿
Ruì
A single character meaning wise, far-sighted.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Gregory comes from.
Gregory comes from the Greek Gregorios, meaning “watchful” or “alert”. It was the name of many popes, including Gregory the Great.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
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格Wood雷Water戈Metal里Fire
格雷戈里 carries Wood, Water, Metal and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Water, Metal or Fire; if it needs Earth, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Gregory mean?
Gregory comes from the Greek Gregorios, meaning “watchful” or “alert”. It was the name of many popes, including Gregory the Great.
How do you say Gregory in Chinese?
Gregory is written 格雷戈里 and pronounced Gé léi gē lǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Gregory.
What does 格睿 mean?
格睿 (Gé ruì) is a Chinese-style name for Gregory: a Chinese-style name meaning principled and wise. 格 means “pattern, standard; a common name sound”, 睿 means “wise, far-sighted”.
Which version of Gregory is best for a tattoo?
格雷戈里 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 格睿 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.