Grainne Seifert

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grainne Seifert — grain goddess
150K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grainne Seifert 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 Seifert: Alfred Seifert (1850–1901), Czech German painter Alfred Seifert (flax miller) (1877–1945), New Zealand flax-miller Alwin Seifert (1890–1972), German architect Benjamin Seifert (born 1982), German cross country skier Bernhard Seifert (born 1993), German javelin thrower Bernhard Seifert (entomologist) (born 1955), German entomologist Bill Seifert (born 1939), American racecar driver Christian Seifert (born 1969), German entrepreneur Christopher Seifert (1975–2003), American soldier Dario Seifert (born 1995), German politician Elena Seifert (born 1973), Kazakh-Russian poet, translator, literary c. 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: Seifert

Slavic

Alfred Seifert (1850–1901), Czech German painter Alfred Seifert (flax miller) (1877–1945), New Zealand flax-miller Alwin Seifert (1890–1972), German architect Benjamin Seifert (born 1982), German cross country skier Bernhard Seifert (born 1993), German javelin thrower Bernhard Seifert (entomologist) (born 1955), German entomologist Bill Seifert (born 1939), American racecar driver Christian Seifert (born 1969), German entrepreneur Christopher Seifert (1975–2003), American soldier Dario Seifert (born 1995), German politician Elena Seifert (born 1973), Kazakh-Russian poet, translator, literary c.

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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 Seifert:

6
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Seifert?
The surname Seifert originates from Slavic. Alfred Seifert (1850–1901), Czech German painter Alfred Seifert (flax miller) (1877–1945), New Zealand flax-miller Alwin Seifert (1890–1972), German architect Benjamin Seifert (born 1982), German cross country skier Bernhard Seifert (born 1993), German javelin thrower Bernhard Seifert (entomologist) (born 1955), German entomologist Bill Seifert (born 1939), American racecar driver Christian Seifert (born 1969), German entrepreneur Christopher Seifert (1975–2003), American soldier Dario Seifert (born 1995), German politician Elena Seifert (born 1973), Kazakh-Russian poet, translator, literary c.
What are the origins of the name Grainne Seifert?
The name Grainne Seifert combines two different traditions: the first name Grainne has Celtic roots, while the surname Seifert originates from Slavic.
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