| Meaning | blessing, elegance |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Grace |
About Grace
Sometimes perfection lives in simplicity, and few names demonstrate this truth more clearly. This single-syllable gem carries profound depth within its brevity, conveying elegance, kindness, and strength simultaneously. Its virtue association provides positive connotations without feeling preachy or heavy-handed, making it a meaningful choice that doesn't burden its bearer with excessive expectations. The name's versatility shines in its ability to stand alone beautifully or enhance compound names and double-barrel combinations. Pronunciation challenges are nonexistent—a practical advantage that shouldn't be underestimated. Throughout literature, history, and popular culture, countless remarkable individuals have carried this name with distinction, creating a legacy of achievement and character. It never sounds dated despite centuries of consistent use, somehow remaining perpetually fresh and relevant. The name's gentle sound contradicts the inner strength it often seems to inspire in those who bear it.
Nicknames for Grace
| Gracie |
| Gray |
| Gigi |
| Ray |
Famous People Named Grace
| Grace Kelly | American actress and Princess of Monaco |
| Grace Jones | Jamaican singer, actress, and model |
| Grace Potter | American singer-songwriter and musician |
| Grace Slick | American singer-songwriter and former member of Jefferson Airplane |
| Grace Coddington | British fashion editor and former model |
| Grace Darling | English heroine who helped rescue shipwrecked sailors |
| Grace Lee Boggs | American philosopher, social activist, and author |
| Grace Poe | Filipino senator and presidential candidate |
| Grace Murray | Australian Olympic gold medalist in swimming |
| Grace Hartzel | American fashion model |
| Grace VanderWaal | American singer-songwriter and ukulele player, winner of "America's Got Talent" |
| Grace Park | Canadian actress known for her roles in "Battlestar Galactica" and "Hawaii Five-0" |
| Grace Gealey | American actress known for her role in the TV series "Empire" |
| Grace Abbott | American social reformer and advocate for immigrant and child welfare |
| Grace Darling Seibold | American aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean |
| Grace Bumbry | American opera singer and mezzo-soprano |
| Grace Poe Llamanzares | Filipino senator and daughter of Philippine cinema icons |
| Grace Paley | American short story writer, poet, and political activist |
| Grace Hopper | American computer scientist and pioneer in computer programming languages |
Characters Named Grace
| Princess Grace | The "Princess Diaries" series by Meg Cabot |
| Grace Adler | The TV series "Will & Grace" |
| Grace Van Pelt | The TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Grace Holloway | The movie "Doctor Who - The Movie" |
| Grace Sheffield | The TV series "The Nanny" |
| Grace Turner | The TV soap opera "The Young and the Restless" |
| Grace Bowman | The TV series "Secret Life of the American Teenager" |
| Grace Sampson | The movie "Short Term 12" |
| Grace Augustine | The movie "Avatar" |
| Grace Faraday | The movie "Gangster Squad" |
| Grace Williams | The TV series "Hawaii Five-0" |
| Grace Park | The TV series "Westworld" |
| Grace Blood | The book series "Graceling Realm" by Kristin Cashore |
| Grace Choi | The DC Comics series "Outsiders" |
| Grace Adams | The book series "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson |
| Grace Burgess | The TV series "Peaky Blinders" |
| Grace O'Malley | The musical "The Pirate Queen" |
| Grace Windsor Wexler | The book series "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart |
| Grace Bertrand | The TV series "The Originals" |
| Grace Anderson | The movie "The Age of Adaline" |