Tracy
Tracy is a girl name of French place name, via English surname origin, meaning “From the place Tracy; possibly 'of Thracius'”.
| Meaning | From the place Tracy; possibly 'of Thracius' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French place name, via English surname |
| Pronunciation | TRAY-see |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Tracy
Tracy comes from the Norman place name Tracy, in France, which is thought to derive from a Gallo-Roman estate of a man called Thracius. The family who took their name from it came to England after 1066 and made it a surname. As a given name it was first used for boys, then became very popular for girls in the 1960s and 1970s. A separate Irish surname, Ó Treasaigh, from treasach, 'warlike', is also anglicised as Tracy.
Is Tracy a religious name?
Tracy is a place name and surname with no religious background.
How popular is Tracy?
Very popular in the 1960s and 1970s; uncommon for babies today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tracy mean?
Tracy means 'From the place Tracy; possibly 'of Thracius''. It is of French place name, via English surname origin.
Does Tracy have a religious meaning?
Tracy is a place name and surname with no religious background.
How do you pronounce Tracy?
Tracy is pronounced TRAY-see.
Is Tracy a boy or girl name?
Tracy is usually a girl name.