What Does the Name Grace Mean?
Grace is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “grace, favor, charm.”
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| Name | Grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | grace, favor, charm |
| Variants | Gracie, Grayce, Graziella, Gracia |
| Popularity | US Top 25 girls' name consistently through the 2000s-2020s |
The meaning and origin of Grace
The name Grace means “grace, favor, charm” and has Latin origins. From the Latin 'gratia', referring to divine grace or favor, it became popular among the Puritans as one of the virtue names. It carries enduring associations of elegance, as with Grace Kelly.
Using Grace in realistic test data
Grace works well when you need a believable girl or female profile in generated data, sample records, screenshots or seeded databases. Its Latin origin and meaning, “grace, favor, charm”, give the name enough context to feel intentional instead of random, while the profile generated on this site remains completely fictional.
For QA and demos, pair Grace with a matching fictional surname, address, phone number and email so forms display production-shaped data without exposing a real person. If you want nearby choices, compare Emma, Olivia, Ava, Sophia before opening the fake name generator.
Variants and related names
Grace is related to several other names you may recognize: Gracie, Grayce, Graziella, Gracia. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Grace?
US Top 25 girls' name consistently through the 2000s-2020s
Popularity matters when you need believable test data: a name that fits the era or region you are modeling makes a generated profile look real. You can generate a complete fictional profile using the name Grace below.
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Open the name generator →Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grace mean?+
The name Grace means “grace, favor, charm” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Grace?+
Grace originates from Latin.
Is Grace a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Grace has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press