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Griggs

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How to Pronounce Griggs

Pronounced GRIGZ /ˈɡrɪɡz/Medium

Meaning: An English surname, 'son of Grigg' — Grigg being a medieval short form of Gregory ('watchful'). A crisp, one-beat surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat name: Griggs — 'son of Grigg (Gregory)' (English) (said 'GRIGZ'). An English surname-name, which we note.
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MeaningAn English surname, 'son of Grigg' — Grigg being a medieval short form of Gregory ('watchful'). A crisp, one-beat surname-name.
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History & Origin

Griggs is an English surname, 'son of Grigg (Gregory)'; a crisp one-beat surname-name (said 'GRIGZ').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, English, and crisp.

Did you know? Griggs is an English surname meaning 'son of Grigg' — Grigg a medieval short form of Gregory ('watchful') (said 'GRIGZ').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Griggs — English surname; 'son of Grigg (Gregory)'

Variations

GriggGriggson

Nicknames

Grig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Griggs mean?

Griggs is an English surname meaning 'son of Grigg' — Grigg a medieval short form of Gregory ('watchful').

How do you pronounce Griggs?

It's said GRIGZ /ˈɡrɪɡz/ — one syllable.

Is Griggs a boy or girl name?

Here Griggs is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Griggs?

Griggs is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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