Grainne

Q: What is the origin of Grainne?

Grainne is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Grainne?

According to the latest SSA data, Grainne is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Grainne a girl name?

Grainne is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Grain; Seed"

An Irish Gaelic name associated with the word for grain or seed, also prominent in medieval Irish legend.

Themes:gaelicclassicnaturemythic

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Grainne

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Grainne did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Grainne Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Grainne.

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Graie

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Grai

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gray

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grai

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inne

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nney

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ainy

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grie

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gro

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Baby Name Lists That Include Grainne

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Grainne mean?

Grainne means "Grain; Seed". An Irish Gaelic name associated with the word for grain or seed, also prominent in medieval Irish legend.

What is the origin of Grainne?

Grainne is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Grainne?

According to the latest SSA data, Grainne is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Grainne a girl name?

Grainne is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Grainne?

Popular nicknames for Grainne include Graie, Grai, gray, grai, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Grainne?

There are many names similar to Grainne in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish

Syllables1

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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