Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Gracie

Gracie was originally a pet form for the name Grace but has now become an independent given name. Grace is from the vocabulary word meaning, quite obviously, “grace.” The word comes to the English-speaking world via the Old French from the Latin “gratia.” Grace is essentially a gift from God that frees us from sin, and it’s also considered a state of elegance and beauty, of dignity and forgiveness. The name has been in usage and popular throughout Europe since the late medieval period (14th and 15th centuries). Names that stood for “moral qualities” (e.g., Faith, Hope, Charity, Patience, etc.), became a style of Puritan naming which was brought to America.

All About the Baby Name – Gracie

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME GRACIE

The number Seven personality is deeply mystical and highly in tune with their spirituality. They operate on a different wavelength than the average joe. Spending time alone comes easily to Sevens, as it gives them time to contemplate philosophical, religious and spiritual ideas in an effort to find "real truth".  Sevens are wise, but often exude mystery as if they are tapped into something the rest of us don't understand. They love the outdoors and are fed by nature. Sevens are constantly seeking to understand human nature, our place in the universe, and the mystery of life in general. This makes them quite artistic and poetic, but they are also keen observers with high intellect - so they are equally scientific-minded. Sevens are charitable and care deeply about the human condition.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME GRACIE

Gracie has been a stand-alone name on the American naming charts for well over a century. While typically thought of as a pet form of Grace, parents in the United States have been using Gracie as a given name for longer than we would have thought. The name enjoyed moderate usage as we entered the 20th century, but began to decline quickly thereafter. Gracie basically disappears from usage between 1970 and the mid-1990s. Then, abruptly, it comes screaming back onto the charts. It increases by an almost unprecedented 900 positions on the charts in ten short years. Since the mid-2000s, Gracie is bouncing on and off the Top 100 list of most-favored girls’ names in the United States. Its popularity shadows the success of Grace which also soared back into the American psyche around the same time. It’s a cuter alternative to the more severe Grace, but maybe not quite as “graceful.”

Quick Facts

ON GRACIE

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

166

PRONUNCIATION:

GRAY-see

SIMPLE MEANING:

Grace

Characteristics

OF GRACIE

Mystical

Wise

Eccentric

Intuitive

Imaginative

Philosophical

Solitary

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Gracie

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME GRACIE

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Gracie

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME GRACIE

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Popular Songs

ON GRACIE

Gracie's Recapture
an instrumental by Peter Gabriel

Gracie
a song by Michael Smith

Ain't It Amazing Gracie
a song by Buck Owens

Famous People

NAMED GRACIE

Gracie Allen (wife and comic foil to George Burns)

Children of Famous People

NAMED GRACIE

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME GRACIE

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