Grainne Spinks

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grainne Spinks — grain goddess
150K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grainne Spinks 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 Spinks: Alfred Spinks (1917–1982), British chemist Brett Spinks (b. 1973), Australian athlete in football Charlton Spinks (1877–1959), British Army officer Cory Spinks (b. 1978), US athlete in boxing Darrell Spinks (b. 1973), US athlete in boxing David Rubio (1934–2000), British musical instrument maker (born David Joseph Spinks) Ford Spinks (1927–2016), American politician Fred Spinks (1902–1982), Bermudan athlete in cricket Gracie Spinks (died 2021), English lifeguard believed to have been murdered Jack Spinks (1930–1994), US athlete in football Joe Spinks (b. 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: Spinks

English

Alfred Spinks (1917–1982), British chemist Brett Spinks (b. 1973), Australian athlete in football Charlton Spinks (1877–1959), British Army officer Cory Spinks (b. 1978), US athlete in boxing Darrell Spinks (b. 1973), US athlete in boxing David Rubio (1934–2000), British musical instrument maker (born David Joseph Spinks) Ford Spinks (1927–2016), American politician Fred Spinks (1902–1982), Bermudan athlete in cricket Gracie Spinks (died 2021), English lifeguard believed to have been murdered Jack Spinks (1930–1994), US athlete in football Joe Spinks (b.

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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 Spinks:

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 Spinks?
The surname Spinks originates from English. Alfred Spinks (1917–1982), British chemist Brett Spinks (b. 1973), Australian athlete in football Charlton Spinks (1877–1959), British Army officer Cory Spinks (b. 1978), US athlete in boxing Darrell Spinks (b. 1973), US athlete in boxing David Rubio (1934–2000), British musical instrument maker (born David Joseph Spinks) Ford Spinks (1927–2016), American politician Fred Spinks (1902–1982), Bermudan athlete in cricket Gracie Spinks (died 2021), English lifeguard believed to have been murdered Jack Spinks (1930–1994), US athlete in football Joe Spinks (b.
What are the origins of the name Grainne Spinks?
The name Grainne Spinks combines two different traditions: the first name Grainne has Celtic roots, while the surname Spinks originates from English.
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