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At a Glance: Name: Grady – Meaning: from Irish Ó Grádaigh, meaning 'noble' or 'renowned' – Origin: Irish – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: GRAY-dee
Grady is a boy's name of Irish origin. It comes from Ó Grádaigh, meaning 'noble' or 'renowned,' and is pronounced GRAY-dee. It's a vintage-style name, with a bold, worldly feel.
Meaning & Origin of Grady
Meaning: From irish ó grádaigh, meaning 'noble' or 'renowned'.
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Grady
Phonetic: GRAY-dee IPA: /ˈɡreɪdi/
Popularity of Grady
Grady hit its SSA peak at #180 back in 1911, when 173 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #370, even though 882 babies received the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1887–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Grady mean?
From irish ó grádaigh, meaning ‘noble’ or ‘renowned’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Grady)
How do you pronounce Grady?
Grady is pronounced GRAY-dee (IPA: /ˈɡreɪdi/).
Is Grady a popular name right now?
Grady peaked at #180 in 1911 and is ranked #370 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1887–2024.)
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