Irish girl name
Gráinne Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Gráinne means uncertain, possibly grain. From Old Irish Gráinne, of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to grain or to terror
Gráinne is known from the legend of Diarmuid and Gráinne, in which a young woman is promised to the aged Fionn mac Cumhaill and instead flees with the handsome warrior Diarmuid. The sixteenth-century pirate queen Gráinne Mhaol, known in English as Grace O'Malley, also made the name famous. Its origin is debated, with some linking it to the Irish word for grain and others to an older root. Grace is sometimes used as its English equivalent. The name carries a spirit of independence and courage that many parents find appealing.
Variants of Gráinne
GrainneGraniaGranyaGrace
Well-known people named Gráinne
Grace O'Malley.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gráinne mean?
Gráinne means "uncertain, possibly grain". From Old Irish Gráinne, of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to grain or to terror.
How do you pronounce Gráinne?
Gráinne is pronounced GRAWN-ya.
What is the origin of Gráinne?
Gráinne is of Irish origin. From Old Irish Gráinne, of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to grain or to terror.