Grainne Barham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grainne Barham — grain goddess
150K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grainne Barham 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 Barham: Barham, New South Wales, Australia Barham, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England Barham, South Cambridgeshire, a Domesday place in Linton, Cambridgeshire, England Barham Salih (born 1960), President of Iraq Surname Charles Foster Barham (1804–1884), Cornish physician and antiquarian Edwards Barham (1937–2014), American politician Jaishawn Barham (born 2004), American football player Jaxson Barham (born 1988), Australian footballer Jeremy Barham (born 1941), English field hockey player Joseph Foster Barham (1759–1832), English politician Meriel Barham, musician with the English bands Lush an. 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: Barham

English

Barham, New South Wales, Australia Barham, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England Barham, South Cambridgeshire, a Domesday place in Linton, Cambridgeshire, England Barham Salih (born 1960), President of Iraq Surname Charles Foster Barham (1804–1884), Cornish physician and antiquarian Edwards Barham (1937–2014), American politician Jaishawn Barham (born 2004), American football player Jaxson Barham (born 1988), Australian footballer Jeremy Barham (born 1941), English field hockey player Joseph Foster Barham (1759–1832), English politician Meriel Barham, musician with the English bands Lush an.

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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 Barham:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Barham?
The surname Barham originates from English. Barham, New South Wales, Australia Barham, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England Barham, South Cambridgeshire, a Domesday place in Linton, Cambridgeshire, England Barham Salih (born 1960), President of Iraq Surname Charles Foster Barham (1804–1884), Cornish physician and antiquarian Edwards Barham (1937–2014), American politician Jaishawn Barham (born 2004), American football player Jaxson Barham (born 1988), Australian footballer Jeremy Barham (born 1941), English field hockey player Joseph Foster Barham (1759–1832), English politician Meriel Barham, musician with the English bands Lush an.
What are the origins of the name Grainne Barham?
The name Grainne Barham combines two different traditions: the first name Grainne has Celtic roots, while the surname Barham originates from English.
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