Baby Names Meaning Grace
Grace-names are among the oldest virtue names in the book. They carry a quiet, unhurried quality: the sense of moving through the world lightly, of being met with favour. This hub gathers names from across cultures whose root meaning is grace, favour, or quiet elegance.
Hebrew Hannah (and its cousins Anna, Ann, Anneliese, Anya) means 'favour, grace'. John, Jane, Jean, Ivan, and Sean all trace to the same Hebrew root 'Yochanan', 'God is gracious'. Greek Charis gave us Charity and the word charisma. Irish Grainne and Welsh Gwyneth carry the Celtic side of the theme. Sanskrit Prasad means 'divine grace'. The grace cluster is one of the largest naming traditions on earth.
Grace-names often double as faith-names, because 'grace' in its oldest uses was religious, an unearned gift. Parents drawn to this hub might also want to browse hope and peace.
Names meaning grace
Frequently asked questions
What name means grace?
Hannah and Anna both mean 'grace' or 'favour' in Hebrew. Grace itself is the Latin gratia. John, Jane, and Sean all share a root meaning 'God is gracious'.
Is Grace a traditional name?
Grace has been used as an English given name since at least the 1500s as one of the Puritan virtue names. It has stayed in regular use ever since.