Grace
Grace comes from the Latin "gratia," meaning favor, charm, or gratitude. In Christian theology, grace is the unmerited favor of God — a gift freely given, not earned. The name carries this theological weight but also works as a purely secular virtue name, like Faith or Hope. Grace has been used as a first name since the 16th century, popularized by the Puritans. It was consistently in the US top 20 from 1880 through 1920, then declined mid-century. It came back in the 1990s — Princess Grace of Monaco (the actress Grace Kelly) gave the name an aura of mid-century glamour that never faded. Grace re-entered the top 20 in 2002 and has stayed there. The name's power is its single syllable. "Grace" is over quickly, but it leaves an impression. The "G" gives it a firm start, the "r" gives it warmth, and the "s" gives it a soft ending. It sounds composed — like a person who has their act together. The name also works beautifully as a middle name, which has extended its usefulness. Grace is one of those rare names that never goes out of style because it describes a quality everyone admires. Grace is a female name of Latin / English origin that means "Elegance, divine favor". Composed, kind, and quietly strong. The name sounds like someone who handles things with dignity. Graces are often the ones who keep their heads when others lose theirs. US top 20 since 2002. Consistently popular. Well-known people named Grace include Grace Kelly / Princess Grace (actress/royal), Grace Jones (singer), Grace Hopper (computer scientist), Grace Slick (musician). Common variations and related forms of Grace include Gracia (Spanish), Grâce (French), Gráinne (Irish, related), Gracie (nickname).