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Grace: name meaning and origin

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Grace is a girl’s name of English origin that means “grace, God’s favour”.

Grace at a glance

Meaning
“grace, God’s favour”
Gender
Girl
Origin
English
Pronunciation
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Nicknames
Gracie
Other forms
Grazia, Gracia, Grácia

Where the name Grace comes from

Grace is the English word for elegance and for God’s kindness, which came into English from Latin gratia. Puritans began using it as a name in the 17th century, along with other virtues. The actress Grace Kelly, who became Princess of Monaco, made it glamorous, and it is still very popular.

Famous people named Grace

  • Grace Kelly (actress)

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