Gracious

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Kindness, mercy, favor, generosity
Popularity
Gracious is not a common name and is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or any other country.

cartoon of the name Gracious
Cartoon of Gracious

Gracious Name meanings & History

Kindness, mercy, favor, generosity. From the English word gracious, ultimately from Latin gratiosus, a derivative of gratia "esteem, favor". This was one of the virtue names coined by the Puritans in the 17th century, possibly inspired by Psalm 145:8: 'The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.'. Gracious is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a name that would be fitting for families looking for a name that embodies positive virtues or for religious families looking for a name connected to faith and spirituality.

Zodiac Sign of Gracious: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gracious:

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

A: Action,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive

C: Candid,Clever,Cute,Choice,Curious,Chatty,Copycat

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized

U: Undermining,Understanding,Unity,Universality,Utopia

S: Status,Solidity,Security,Sensuality,Success,Social Standing,Sex

Gracious is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Gracious

Grace, Gracie, Grayson, Graeme, Graham

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