Also, what is Greek for George?

Georgios (Γεώργιος, Geōrgios, Modern Greek: [?eˈor?ios] Ancient Greek: [ge?´ːrgios]) is a Greek name derived from the word georgos (γεωργός, georgós, "farmer" lit. "earth-worker"). The Greek name is usually anglicized as George.

Secondly, is there a nickname for George? Georgie is possible when he's a very little boy but I don't think any adult is called Georgie, it's very juvenile. There are no automatic nicknames for George, you're right.

One may also ask, why is George such a common Greek name?

George, or Giorgos, or Georgios (Γιώργος ή Γεώργιος) is the most popular Greek male name, and the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Saint George every April 23rd. The roots of the name are clearly and obviously Greek. It is from Γη and Έργο, meaning earth and work.

Is George a good name?

The name “George” is Greek in origin — Georgios, from georgos, which means “a tiller of the soil” or “a farmer,” the site says. That's a good, modest name for a boy born from not so modest means. And despite its falling out of favour in North America, it's still quite a common name for modern children in Britain.