Gráinne (given name)
Gráinne is a feminine given name in the Irish language. The name is of an uncertain origin, although it is likely to be related to the word 'grá', which means 'love' in the Irish language. The name is also borne by a famed character in Irish mythology—Gráinne, who was the daughter of Cormac mac Airt, a legendary High King of Ireland.
The name can be Latinised as Grania; and can be Anglicised as Granya. The name Gráinne is also sometimes represented in English as Grace, Gertrude, and Gertie, though these English names are etymologically unrelated.
Bearers of the name
- Gráinne, daughter of Cormac mac Airt
- Gráinne Ní Mháille, Chieftain of the Clan Ó Máille, and pirate. Also known as 'The Pirate Queen'
- Grainne Clancy, Irish cricketer
- Gráinne Conole, Irish academic
- Grainne Gallanagh, Irish model
- Grainne Godfree, American television writer
- Grainne Kierans,, Irish international footballer
- Grainne Leahy, Irish cricketer
- Grainne McGoldrick, Irish camogie player
- Gráinne Mulvey, Irish composer
- Gráinne Murphy, Irish swimmer
- Gráinne Seoige, television presenter