Grainne Addison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grainne Addison — grain goddess
150K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grainne Addison is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Grainne is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Gráinne, meaning 'grain goddess' or possibly from grá (love). Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley) was the legendary Irish pirate queen. The surname Addison: Addison is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam. Aaron Addison (born 1995), Australian tennis player Adele Addison (born 1925), American soprano Agnes Addison (1842–1903), New Zealand draper Albert Christopher Addison (1862–1935), English writer Alwin Addison (1887–1971), Australian cricketer Angela Addison (born 1999), English footballer Anita W. Addison (1952–2004), American film director Arthur Addison (1842–1915), Australian politician Ben Addison (born 1985), Scottish rugby player Benjamin N. O. Grainne is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 150K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Grainne reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Grainne

Meaning: grain goddess

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Gráinne, meaning 'grain goddess' or possibly from grá (love). Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley) was the legendary Irish pirate queen.

Surname: Addison

Scottish

Addison is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam. Aaron Addison (born 1995), Australian tennis player Adele Addison (born 1925), American soprano Agnes Addison (1842–1903), New Zealand draper Albert Christopher Addison (1862–1935), English writer Alwin Addison (1887–1971), Australian cricketer Angela Addison (born 1999), English footballer Anita W. Addison (1952–2004), American film director Arthur Addison (1842–1915), Australian politician Ben Addison (born 1985), Scottish rugby player Benjamin N. O.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Grainne is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 86%
United Kingdom 14%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Grainne by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Grainne Addison:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Grainne?
The first name Grainne originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Gráinne, meaning 'grain goddess' or possibly from grá (love). Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley) was the legendary Irish pirate queen.
When was Grainne most popular?
The name Grainne reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Addison?
The surname Addison originates from Scottish. Addison is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam. Aaron Addison (born 1995), Australian tennis player Adele Addison (born 1925), American soprano Agnes Addison (1842–1903), New Zealand draper Albert Christopher Addison (1862–1935), English writer Alwin Addison (1887–1971), Australian cricketer Angela Addison (born 1999), English footballer Anita W. Addison (1952–2004), American film director Arthur Addison (1842–1915), Australian politician Ben Addison (born 1985), Scottish rugby player Benjamin N. O.
What are the origins of the name Grainne Addison?
The name Grainne Addison combines two different traditions: the first name Grainne has Celtic roots, while the surname Addison originates from Scottish.
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