Greer (given name)
Greer is a unisex given name of Scottish origin.[1]
| Pronunciation | US: /ˈɡrɪr/ UK: /ˈɡrɪə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language | English |
| Origin | |
| Language | 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 | Grier |
| Related names | Grierson, Gregor |
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Notable people called Greer include:
Women
- 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
- Greer Barnes (comedian) (born 1964), American comedian and actor
- Greer Ellis (1920–1997), American engineer and inventor
- Greer Grimsley (born 1956), American bass-baritone opera singer
- Greer Skousen (1916–1988), Mexican basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
- Greer Twiss (born 1937), New Zealand sculptor