Irish

Gráinne

Pronounced GRAWN-yaShare

Meaning: Meaning uncertain; grain is one proposed root

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Gráinne is an Irish legendary and historical name with disputed roots. Grain is one proposal; the similar English name Grace is not its etymological source.

Nicknames

  • Grace

Spellings & variants

  • Grania
  • Granya

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Gráinne comes from Irish.

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