Grainne Strasser

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Grainne Strasser — grain goddess
150K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Grainne Strasser 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 Strasser: Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189. 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: Strasser

English

Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.

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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 Strasser:

7
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Strasser?
The surname Strasser originates from English. Adolph Strasser (1843–1939), American trade union organizer Alfred Strasser (born 1954), Swiss footballer Anna Strasser (1921–2010), Austrian resistance activist Benjamin Strasser (born 1987), German politician (FDP) Bernd Strasser (1936–2025), German water polo player Chantal Strasser (born 1978), Swiss freestyle swimmer Christoph Strasser (born 1982), Austrian ultra cyclist Dave Strasser (born 1969), American mixed martial arts fighter Erika Strasser (1934–2019), Austrian athlete Ernst Strasser (born 1956), Austrian politician Evi Strasser (born 1964), Canadian equestrian Franz Strasser (189.
What are the origins of the name Grainne Strasser?
The name Grainne Strasser combines two different traditions: the first name Grainne has Celtic roots, while the surname Strasser originates from English.
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