Given name
Hořek
“watchful”·“one who is vigilant; watch-”
Hořek connects to the Gregory name family through Řehoř. Interpretations include “watchful” and “one who is vigilant; watch-” (Greek). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Hořek connects to the Gregory name family through Řehoř. Interpretations include “watchful” and “one who is vigilant; watch-” (Greek). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Hořek connects to the Gregory name family through Řehoř. An origin associated with Gregory is Greek.
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The story
Hořek connects to the Gregory name family through Řehoř. The history of Gregory gives this family its wider story. Gregory’s historical associations include a number of early saints.
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Hořek’s family of names
Hořek is an affectionate form of Řehoř. Hořek has a related form in Hořík.
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Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
See also 1
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