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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Virtue name from Latin 'grace/favor', evoking both divine favor and physical elegance
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- GRAYS
Grace is a Latin virtue name, built straight from the word for grace or favor — it carries a double sense of divine favor and physical elegance. It's pronounced GRAYS, and it has a timeless, classic, vintage feel, meaning it doesn't chase trends so much as sit quietly above them. If you want a name with a clear, literal meaning behind it, Grace says exactly what it means.
Meaning & Origin of Grace
Meaning: Virtue name from Latin 'grace/favor', evoking both divine favor and physical elegance.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Grace
GRAYSIPA /ˈgreɪs/
Popularity of Grace
Grace peaked in 1883 at #13, with 1,307 baby girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #40, but with 5,002 babies — more girls named Grace last year than at its historic peak, even though the rank has dropped.
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FAQ
What does the name Grace mean?
Virtue name from Latin ‘grace/favor’, evoking both divine favor and physical elegance. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Grace?
Grace is pronounced GRAYS (IPA: /ˈgreɪs/).
Is Grace a popular name right now?
Grace peaked at #13 in 1883 and is ranked #40 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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