Grainne Flint

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grainne Flint — grain goddess
150K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grainne Flint 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 Flint: Austin Flint I (1812–1886), American physician Austin Flint II (1836–1915), American physician and son of Austin Flint I Bob Flint (born 1941), American/Hawaiian ceramicist Bruiser Flint (born 1968), American basketball coach Caroline Flint (born 1961), British Member of Parliament for the Don Valley Charles Ranlett Flint (1850–1934), American merchant and banker Dave Flint (born 1971), American ice hockey coach Derrick Flint (1924–2018), English cricketer Douglas Flint (born 1955), British banking businessman currently the Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings Edwin Flint (1814–1891), American poli. 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: Flint

English

Austin Flint I (1812–1886), American physician Austin Flint II (1836–1915), American physician and son of Austin Flint I Bob Flint (born 1941), American/Hawaiian ceramicist Bruiser Flint (born 1968), American basketball coach Caroline Flint (born 1961), British Member of Parliament for the Don Valley Charles Ranlett Flint (1850–1934), American merchant and banker Dave Flint (born 1971), American ice hockey coach Derrick Flint (1924–2018), English cricketer Douglas Flint (born 1955), British banking businessman currently the Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings Edwin Flint (1814–1891), American poli.

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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 Flint:

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Flint?
The surname Flint originates from English. Austin Flint I (1812–1886), American physician Austin Flint II (1836–1915), American physician and son of Austin Flint I Bob Flint (born 1941), American/Hawaiian ceramicist Bruiser Flint (born 1968), American basketball coach Caroline Flint (born 1961), British Member of Parliament for the Don Valley Charles Ranlett Flint (1850–1934), American merchant and banker Dave Flint (born 1971), American ice hockey coach Derrick Flint (1924–2018), English cricketer Douglas Flint (born 1955), British banking businessman currently the Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings Edwin Flint (1814–1891), American poli.
What are the origins of the name Grainne Flint?
The name Grainne Flint combines two different traditions: the first name Grainne has Celtic roots, while the surname Flint originates from English.
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