Grier

Scottish, spelling variation of Greer
"alert, watchful"

Grier Origin and Meaning

The name Grier is a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "alert, watchful".

Brooke Shields chose this name for her younger daughter. It's one of the original androgynous movie star names, precursor to Drew and Glenn and Cameron, borne by Greer Garson.

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Famous People Named Grier

  • Pam Grier
    U.S. actress
  • Hayes Grier
    Internet star (born Benjamin Hayes Grier)
  • Will Grier
    American football quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers
  • Grier Hammond Henchy
    daughter of Brooke Shields
  • Emeline Grier Miller (b. 2016)
    daughter of skier (Samuel) Bode Miller
  • David Alan Grier
    American actor and comedian.

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