Grainne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Grainne Name at a Glance

Name	Grainne
Meaning	Charming. Love. Grianne was a Gaelic legendary heroine who eloped with Diarmuid.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Grainne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Grainne means “Charming. Love. Grianne was a Gaelic legendary heroine who eloped with Diarmuid”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Grainne Name Origin

Our database records Grainne under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Grainne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Grainne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Grainne

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