Unisex Name
Tracey
ˈtɹeɪ.si
Overview
Gender
feminine & masculine
Origin
Categories
Arrested Development characters
artists
authors
child actors
comedians
country music singers
currently out of the US top 1000
Danny Phantom characters
Disney characters
Family Affair characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
youthful65%
informal80%
common80%
wholesome65%
simple100%
Meaning & Etymology
Tracey is a variant of the name Tracy, which is of Irish and Gaelic origin. The name Tracy is derived from the Irish surname Ó Treasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Treasaigh', where Treasaigh is a personal name meaning 'warlike' or 'fighter'. Tracey, as a given name, has been used predominantly in English-speaking countries and has seen various periods of popularity.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ó Treasaigh
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Irish surname Ó Treasaigh to the given name Tracy, and later to its variant Tracey.
Source:
Irish and Gaelic origins