Hryhoriy

Hryhoriy is a Ukrainian given name, the Ukrainian form of Gregory. It derives from the Greek name Gregorios, which is commonly interpreted as meaning watchful or vigilant. The form Hryhoriy is widely used in Ukraine and among Ukrainian communities, and it has cognate forms in other languages, such as Grigory in Russian, Grigor in Bulgarian, and Grigori in several transliterations.

In Ukrainian history and culture, people named Hryhoriy have appeared in literature, philosophy, and public life. The name has Christian associations through saints named Gregory, and its popularity has varied with religious and cultural trends in Orthodox and Catholic communities.

Notable bearers include Hryhoriy Skovoroda (1722–1794), a Ukrainian philosopher and poet noted for his introspective writings, and Hryhoriy Kvitka-Osnovyanenko (1778–1843), a prominent Ukrainian prose writer and playwright who helped shape early Ukrainian literature.

Variants and related names include Grigory, Grigoriy, Grigor, and the English Gregory. The Ukrainian spelling is Григорій.