Grace
Grace is a Christian girl name of Latin, via French origin, meaning “Grace; God's favour”.
| Meaning | Grace; God's favour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via French |
| Pronunciation | GRAYS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland |
Meaning and origin of Grace
Grace comes from Latin gratia, 'favour' or 'thanks', through Old French. In Christian theology grace means the free, unearned favour of God, a theme throughout the letters of Paul. The Puritans adopted it as a virtue name in the seventeenth century. It has stayed popular, borne by figures such as Grace Kelly and Grace Hopper. In Ireland and Scotland it also served as an English equivalent of Gráinne.
Is Grace a Christian name?
Grace is a Christian virtue name. It is not a person in the Bible, but the word 'grace' appears many times in the New Testament, for example 'by grace you have been saved' in Ephesians.
How popular is Grace?
Very common across the English-speaking world for decades.
Gifts with the name Grace
- Grace name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Grace baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Grace
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grace mean?
Grace means 'Grace; God's favour'. It is of Latin, via French origin.
Is Grace a Christian name?
Grace is a Christian virtue name. It is not a person in the Bible, but the word 'grace' appears many times in the New Testament, for example 'by grace you have been saved' in Ephesians.
How do you pronounce Grace?
Grace is pronounced GRAYS.
Is Grace a boy or girl name?
Grace is usually a girl name.