Greer Origin & Meaning
Work Cited
- The old Scottish name Greer is derived from the given name Gregor
- The name Gregor is derived from the Latin name "Gregorius", which means alert, watchful, or viligant
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- "Greer Family Crest, Coat of Arms." Greer Family Crest and Meaning of the Coat of Arms for the Surname Greer. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2014.
Greer Coat of Arms Meaning
- The blue represents Strength, Loyalty
- The gold represents generosity
- The white means sincerity and/or peace
- The red represents warrior, military, strength
Greer Coat of Arms
Symbol Meanings
- The crown symbol represents royalty or seigniorial authority.
- The eagle represents Person of noble nature, strength, bravery, and alertness; or one who is high-spirited, ingenious, quick-witted, and judicious.
- The heraldic lion represents bravery, strength, ferocity, and valor.
- The sword represents justice and military honor.