George facts for kids
"George" is a very common name that can mean many different things! It's used for people, places, characters in movies and books, and even animals. This page will help you learn about some of the different things named George.
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What's in a Name? George as a Name
- George (given name): This is a popular first name for boys.
- George (surname): It can also be a family name.
Famous People Named George
- George (singer): An American-Canadian singer named George Nozuka. He is known by his first name, George.
- George V: He was the King of Great Britain and many other places from 1910 to 1936.
- George VI: He was King from 1936 to 1952. He was the father of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Prince George of Wales: He is a young member of the British Royal Family.
- George Papagheorghe: A singer also known as Jorge or GEØRGE.
- George: This is the stage name for the famous music producer Giorgio Moroder.
- George, son of Andrew I of Hungary: A historical figure from Hungary.
Places Named George
George in South Africa
- George, Western Cape: A city in South Africa.
- George Airport: An airport located near the city of George.
George in the United States
- George, Iowa: A small town in Iowa.
- George, Missouri: Another small town, this one in Missouri.
- George, Washington: A town in Washington state.
- George County, Mississippi: A county located in Mississippi.
- George Air Force Base: This was a United States Air Force base in California. It is no longer active.
Characters Named George
- George (Peppa Pig) is Peppa Pig's younger brother. He is a 2-year-old pig in the popular British show Peppa Pig.
- George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) is the main character in the 1946 movie It's a Wonderful Life.
- George Beard: A character from the Captain Underpants book series.
- George Jetson: One of the main characters from the cartoon The Jetsons.
- George Kirrin: A character from the Famous Five books. She is often just called George.
- George Liquor: A cartoon character created by John Kricfalusi.
- George Lundgren: A character in the Arthur book and TV series.
- George McFly: A character from the Back to the Future movies.
- George Owens: A character played by Bob Uecker in the TV show Mr. Belvedere.
- George Papadopolis: Characters in the TV show Webster.
- George the Steamroller: A character from Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.
- Curious George: The main character of the Curious George books and TV shows. He is a curious monkey.
- George of the Jungle: The main character of the animated TV show George of the Jungle.
- George Shrinks: The main character of the animated TV series George Shrinks.
- George Lopez: The main character of the TV series George Lopez.
Technology and Computing Called George
- George (algebraic compiler): An early computer program from 1952. It helped computers understand math.
- GEORGE (computer): An early computer built in 1957.
- GEORGE (operating system): A type of computer software from the 1960s. It helped computers run.
- GEORGE (programming language): A computer language invented in 1957.
- George (robot): A simple humanoid robot built in 1949.
Film and Television Shows Named George
- George (1972 TV series): A TV show made in Canada and Switzerland.
- George (1993 TV series): A short TV show starring the boxer George Foreman.
- George: This was the name of the sixth lion used in the MGM movie studio logo.
- "George" (M*A*S*H): An episode from the TV series M*A*S*H that aired in 1974.
Books and Magazines Named George
- George (magazine): A magazine started by John F. Kennedy, Jr.
- George (novel): A book written by Alex Gino in 2016.
- (George): A book written by E. L. Konigsburg in 1970.
Transport and Vehicles Called George
- Autopilot: Sometimes, an autopilot system in an airplane is playfully called "George."
- George (bus service): A bus service in Falls Church, Virginia, United States.
- George (ship): An Australian ship that was wrecked in 1806.
- Kawanishi N1K-J: A Japanese fighter plane from World War II. The Allies gave it the code name "George."
- Pullman porters: These were people who worked on Pullman trains. They were sometimes called "George."
Animals Named George
- George (dog): A brave Jack Russell Terrier dog. He protected children from an attack by two other dogs.
- George (lobster): A very large lobster that became famous.
- George (snail): A rare snail from Hawaii.
- Lonesome George: The very last Pinta Island tortoise. He was famous for being the last of his kind.
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See also
In Spanish: George para niños
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