Grace

The feminine virtue name Grace represents an English form of the name Gracia, which has its origins in the Latin word Gratia. Translated into German, the name means "the graceful one" or "the gracious one."

What does the name Grace mean?

Grace is a feminine virtue name that is considered the English variant of the Latin Gracia. Translated into German, it means "the graceful one" and "the gracious one". In the 17th century, the Puritans interpreted the name in a Christian context as "God's grace" or "grace was granted" and transformed it into "the gracious one". The roots of the name trace back to the Latin word grātus or grātĭus, which is associated with terms like "graceful", "lovable", "pleasant", "dear", "elegant", "thankful", "enjoyable", and "beautiful". In Roman mythology, the three Graces are considered the daughters of Zeus, while Gratia is also known as the Greek "goddess of grace". In Africa, particularly in the Congo, the name is also quite common for boys. Other variants include Gracie, Graciela, Graciella, Graciana, Gracja, Gracella, Gracey, and Gracy. Additionally, Grace is occasionally used as a surname. In the German-speaking world, this first name became popular through the American film actress Grace Kelly, who later married the Prince of Monaco and became known in high society as Princess Gracia Patricia of Monaco.

Where does the name Grace come from?

The name Grace has its origins in Latin and means "the graceful one" or "the gracious one". The Latin

How do you pronounce Grace?

The pronunciation of the name Grace is monosyllabic and clear. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Greys" [ɡʁeɪs], starting with a distinctive consonant cluster that gives the name expression. The diphthong contained in the name provides a dynamic sound quality. Grace radiates elegance and self-confidence and is a name that impresses with its reduced form and clear presence.

When is the name day of Grace?

The name days for Grace are June 9, July 23, August 21, and September 6.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Grace enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 369th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2005 at 203rd place. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 1,800 times as a first name, which gives it 330th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 353rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ace / Acie / Acy / Crazy / Graceland / Graceses / Gracesi / Graci / Gracia / Gracie / Gracy / Gratia

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amazing grace (Gospel)
• Catherine Grace Coleman (American astronaut)
• Charlotte Elisabeth Grace Roche (British author & presenter)
• Grace Aguilar (English writer)
• Grace Avery Costner (Kevin Costner's daughter)
• Grace Bates (American mathematician)
• Grace Brisbane (character from "After the Summer")
• Grace Bumbry (American singer)
• Grace Carter (British volleyball player)
• Grace Cassidy (English actress)
• Grace Cavalieri (American poet)
• Grace Chisholm Young (British mathematician)
• Grace Clinton (English footballer)
• Grace Coolidge (First Lady of the United States)
• Grace Cunard (American actress)
• Grace Elizabeth Lindleigh Hewitt (called Gracie, character from the Nell Sweeney book series)
• Grace Flandrau (American writer)
• Grace Freeman (American poet)
• Grace Gao (Canadian badminton player)
• Grace Greenwood Ames (American artist)