Female Name
Grace
ˈɡɹeɪs
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
2000s
album titles
American Girl characters
American Horror Story characters
American princesses
Anne Rice characters
Annie characters
authors
Billy Joel songs
Bob Dylan songs
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic120%
formal100%
upper class65%
natural120%
wholesome140%
refined140%
simple80%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Grace originates from the English word 'grace', which is derived from the Latin 'gratia'. It was one of the virtue names created by the Puritans in the 17th century. The name symbolizes elegance, divine grace, and goodwill. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world at the end of the 19th century, experienced a decline over the next century, but made a significant comeback by the end of the 20th century. The American sitcom 'Will and Grace' (1998-2006) may have contributed to it...
Etymology
Original Form:
gratia
Evolution:
From Latin 'gratia' to English 'grace'
Source:
Latin