Grainne name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Irish, Latin and Celtic
Usage: English and Irish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Grainne GRAWN-ya
Meaning: Terror, Lovers and Grain
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What does Grainne mean?

Dominantly used in English and Irish loved, Grainne is used as a baby girl name has its roots in Old Irish, Celtic and Latin, meaning of Grainne is "Terror, Lovers or Grain".

Grainne is form of Grace in Irish language.

How do I pronounce Grainne?

The one syllabled name Grainne is pronounced, GRAWN-ya with emphasis on first GRAWN syllable. GRON-ya, g-rainne or gra(in)-ne are another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Grainne

Grainnia, Grania, Grace, Gratia, Gráinne, Grazia, Engracia, Graciane, Abigailgrace, Graceann, Gracia, Gracianne, Abigajil, Abigael, Abigail, Graceanne

Middle Names for Grainne

Karissa, Buse, view more middle names that goes with Grainne

Names that rhyme with Grainne

How popular is the name Grainne?

Grainne used to be a common name in Ireland, first appeared in 1964 and over 5688 babies have been given the name in 55 years. At the peak of its usage in 1989,.

However after 55 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Grainne is an uncommon baby name in United States where it had been in use since 1969 and peaked in 1969 when it ranked 7469th.

Also, it is uncommon in England and Wales, where it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 1997 when it ranked 1234th. Over 124 babies in England and Wales have been named Grainne.

Grainne is a common name in Northern Ireland and England while somewhat familiar name in Australia and Scotland. According to our research, over 10000 babies have been named Grainne globally.

YearRankBirths
2007154896
2006151466
2005145006
2004106899
2003138436
2002102419
2001110188
1999126876
1997137225
1996135145
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological aspects of Grainne

You are interested in learning new and exciting things. You are passionate when it comes to relationships but cool off too easily. If you have number 8 as your personality no, it reveals your competitive spirit, good nature, and lucky one. You often doubt your skills when you see someone more gifted, or better than you. You are trustworthy and know how to keep a secret for your friends. Due to your naivety, you are taken advantage of very often.

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  •  Donagh - The boy name Donagh is originated from Celtic and Old Irish, Donagh means "Brown-Haired Fighter or Brown(Haired) Warrior" is used mainly in English and Irish
  •  Moreen - Infrequent girl name Moreen means "Great or Bitterness" has its origin in Spanish and Celtic is mainly used in English

Sibling Names for Grainne

Grainne is a beautiful and unique name that has Irish origins. If you are considering this name for your baby girl, you may also want to explore sibling names that complement it well. Here is a list of top sibling names for Grainne that sound equally beautiful and have similar cultural roots.

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Famous people named Grainne

  • Grainne Keenan in White Christmas as Actress
  • Grainne McDermott in 12 Dog Days of Christmas as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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