At a Glance
- Meaning
- Norman place-name surname honoring the Gallo-Roman name Thracius ('of Thrace'); also a short form of Theresa
- Origin
- Norman French (surname); also a diminutive of Theresa
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- TRAY-see
Tracy is a Norman French (surname); also a diminutive of Theresa unisex name meaning “Norman place-name surname honoring the Gallo-Roman name Thracius ('of Thrace'); also a short form of Theresa”. It appears in our list of 200+ Retro Baby Girl Names Making a Chic Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Tracy
Meaning: Norman place-name surname honoring the Gallo-Roman name Thracius ('of Thrace'); also a short form of Theresa.
Origin: Norman French (surname); also a diminutive of Theresa.
A common claim: means 'path' or 'road' in English. Actually: Tracy doesn't mean 'path' or 'road' — it comes from a Norman surname derived from a French place name honoring the Gallo-Roman name Thracius ('of Thrace') plus a Celtic place-forming suffix; as a girl's name it's also used as a short form of Theresa.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Tracy
TRAY-seeIPA /ˈtreɪsi/
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