Grainne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Grainne means 'grain' or 'kernel' and is associated with love and independence.
Meaning of the Name Grainne
Grainne is a feminine Irish name with roots in Gaelic mythology. It is derived from the word 'gráinne', which means 'grain' or 'kernel'. In Irish folklore, Grainne was a princess who ran away with a warrior named Diarmuid, despite already being married. The name is associated with love, passion, and independence.
Popularity of the Name Grainne
The popularity for the name Grainne peaked in popularity in the year 1989 with 9 births, which ranked number 13,201 out of 21,625 unique names for that year. Grainne had the most female births in 1989 with 9, which ranked number 8,037 out of 14,548 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Grainne
- 20 Year Trend of Grainne: -100.00%
Popularity of Grainne by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Grainne. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Grainne in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Grainne is a great pick!
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