Grenville name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old French
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Grenville g-ren-ville
Meaning: An English Surname Based on a French Place Name and From the Large Town
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What does Grenville mean?

Meaning of Grenville is An English Surname Based on a French Place Name or From the Large Town is used in English used as a baby boy name came from Old French.

Grenville is version of timeless and lofty Granville. Granville's meaning is Large City has origin in Old French is used dominantly in English.

How do I pronounce Grenville?

g-ren-ville is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Grenville. Some people pronounce it as gr(e)-nville.

Variants of Grenville

Granville, Granvel

How popular is the name Grenville?

Grenville is an uncommon baby name in United States and may not be used now as it was last seen in 1949. Grenville is a common name in England while somewhat familiar name in South Africa, Wales and Canada.

As per our research, over 2000 babies have been bestowed Grenville around the globe.

YearRankBirths
194936915
192836976
191841805
191739815
191526219

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What numerology tells about Grenville?

Times will come when you will be tired of everything but remember – good things take time. If letter E is your capstone, it reveals your dominant character. You are a good friend who listens and never judges. Listen to the advice you give. Skin touch makes you nervous because you feel it so deeply that it makes you tremble. Be proud of the person you've become and don't fall in love so easy.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Grenville

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  •  Johnston - Offbeat Johnston has its origin in Hebrew is notably used in English and is used for boys, Johnston means "From John's Farm or Son of John"
  •  Genni - Used especially in English atypical, Genni aimed at baby girls and of Celtic origin, Genni means "Race and Woman, Pure and Yielding and Soft and Smooth". Genni is derived from Jennifer.
  •  Jinx - Outlandish Jinx is originated from Latin, Jinx means "Magic Charm", a unisex name is particulary used in English
  •  Rashell - Rashell's meaning is Little Lamb, One with Purity and Ewe is mostly used in English which originated from Hebrew is a baby girl name. Rashell is resulted from Rachel.

Sibling Names for Grenville

If you're considering the name Grenville for your baby, you might be on the hunt for other unique and uncommon names to complement it. Look no further than these sibling name suggestions, all equally distinctive and deserving of consideration.

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Famous people named Grenville

  • Grenville Davey, Cornish sculptor and winner of the 1992 Turner Prize
  • Grenville Cole, English geologist
  • Grenville Beardsley, was Attorney General of Illinois
  • Grenville Turner, research professor at the University of Manchester
  • Grenville M. Dodge, Union army officer on the frontier and pioneering figure
  • Grenville Clark, 20th-century American Wall Street lawyer, co-founder of Root Clark & Bird
  • Grenville Morris, Welsh footballer
  • Grenville Lewis, Grenville Lewis, Jr
  • Grenville Goodwin, was Mayor of Ottawa for several months in 1951
  • Grenville Wilson, English former first-class cricketer
  • Grenville Hair, footballer
  • Grenville Millington, former professional footballer
  • Grenville Case in TV series Matrix as Writer
  • Grenville Darling, from 1937 musical film Rose of Tralee, who played the Commissionaire.

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