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Grace Name Meaning - Grace (Latin)

Meaning
Grace, elegance, divine favor
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
GRA-CE

Grace means "Grace, elegance, divine favor" (Latin). Recorded in Latin sources, Grace glosses as "Grace." Grace comes from the Latin gratia meaning grace, elegance, or divine favor.

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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown

Recorded in Latin sources, Grace glosses as "Grace." Grace comes from the Latin gratia meaning grace, elegance, or divine favor.

Origin and Historical Usage

Grace comes from the Latin gratia meaning grace, elegance, or divine favor. Grace Kelly, who became Princess of Monaco, is the most iconic bearer. The three Graces of Greek mythology personified charm, beauty, and creativity.

Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic
GRA-CE
Syllables
2

Geographic and Cultural Usage

The name travels well in international schools and multicultural cities. Latin origin remains the anchor even when spelling stays unchanged.

Popularity

In NameBloom's internal list, Grace sits around #18 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.

Notable People Named Grace

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    Grace Kelly
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    Grace Jones
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    Grace VanderWaal
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    Grace Slick

Variants and Related Names

Spelling variants

  • Gracie — alternate form of Grace
  • Gracia — alternate form of Grace
  • Grazia — alternate form of Grace
  • Grainne — alternate form of Grace

Frequently Asked Questions about Grace

What does Grace mean?
Grace means "Grace, elegance, divine favor" in Latin tradition. Recorded in Latin sources, Grace glosses as "Grace." Grace comes from the Latin gratia meaning grace, elegance, or divine favor.
How do you pronounce Grace?
Grace is pronounced GRA-CE (2 syllables).
What language is Grace from?
Grace comes from Latin. Grace comes from the Latin gratia meaning grace, elegance, or divine favor.
Is Grace a boy or girl name?
Grace is primarily used as a girl's name.
What does Grace mean in English?
English references usually translate Grace as "Grace, elegance, divine favor." It is not an English word; the gloss comes from Latin.
Is Grace a rare name?
In NameBloom's internal list, Grace sits around #18 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.
What is the origin of the name Grace?
Grace comes from the Latin gratia meaning grace, elegance, or divine favor. Grace Kelly, who became Princess of Monaco, is the most iconic bearer. The three Graces of Greek mythology personified charm, beauty, and creativity.
What are variants of Grace?
Documented forms include: Gracie; Gracia; Grazia; Grainne.
Who are famous people named Grace?
Notable bearers include Grace Kelly, Grace Jones, Grace VanderWaal, Grace Slick.

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