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Baby Names That Mean Grace

Names that mean grace carry elegance, gentleness, and the idea of a blessing freely given — a soft, enduring choice that mostly favors girls.

256 names · 46 boys · 205 girls · 5 unisex · Updated Oct 2026

Grace is one of those meanings that never feels heavy. It suggests poise and kindness without trying too hard, which is exactly why these names have stayed loved for so long.

The collection leans feminine, with meanings ranging from literal "grace" to gentleness and divine favor. A few unisex picks slip in too. Filter by gender to find your favorite.

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adalynn

Noble; of the nobility (elaboration of Adeline)

GirlGermanic, English
Traits:Modern/Elegant/Pretty

analeia

Graceful, Favored, Noble

GirlEnglish, Spanish
Traits:Modern/Unique/Grace

annabelle

Loving; graceful and beautiful (Anna + belle)

GirlEnglish, French
Traits:Elegant/Classic/Pretty

annika

From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna) meaning "favour, grace", derived from the root חָנַן ( ḥanan ) meaning "to be gracious"

GirlEnglish, Hebrew
Traits:Modern/Biblical/Blessing

anora

Honor or grace

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Rare/Virtue/Unique

anwen

very beautiful

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Rare/Beauty

bennett

Blessed

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Classic/Religious/Surnames

carissa

Beloved, graceful, or tender touch

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Popular/Sporty/Sweet

carys

Love

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Sweet/Traditional/Gentle

cerys

Love

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Sweet/Traditional/Gentle

della

Noble; bright noble one (pet form of Adela/Adelaide)

GirlGermanic, English
Traits:Vintage/Retro/Short

delyth

pretty, neat

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Simple/Beauty

ellis

The Lord is my God; benevolent

BoyEnglish, Hebrew
Traits:Surnames/Classic/Modern

evan

The Lord is gracious, young warrior

BoyEnglish
Traits:Modern/Short/Simple

grace

Charm, goodness, generosity

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Biblical/Classic/Elegant

gracelyn

Elaboration of Grace using the popular name suffix lyn

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Grace/Trendy

gracelynn

Elaboration of Grace using the popular name suffix lyn

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Grace

ian

God is gracious, the Lord is merciful

BoyEnglish
Traits:Short/Classic/Literary

ianto

god is gracious

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Grace/God

ieuan

god is gracious

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Grace/God

imogen

Maiden; beloved daughter

GirlEnglish
Traits:Literary/Classic/Elegant

jack

God Is Gracious

BoyEnglish, Hebrew
Traits:Popular/Classic/Strong

jane

God is gracious, merciful gift

GirlEnglish, Hebrew
Traits:Classic/Literary/Simple

jaxon

Son of Jack, God has been gracious

BoyEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Trendy

jianna

God Is Gracious, Graceful Gift

GirlHebrew, English
Traits:Modern/Grace/Faith

jonty

god is gracious

BoyHebrew, English
Traits:Short/Unique/Grace

kelly

From Old Irish Cellach, of uncertain origin, traditionally said to mean "bright-headed"

UnisexEnglish, Irish
Traits:Unisex/Blessing/Flower

kylie

Narrow channel (from Kyle); graceful

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Cute

lavina

Purity, Grace, Woman Of Rome, Innocent

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Unique/Classic/Purity

mila

Dear One, Gracious, Miracle

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Short

myla

From the Germanic name Milo, introduced by the Normans to England in the form Miles

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Grace/Love

mylah

From the Germanic name Milo, introduced by the Normans to England in the form Miles

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Grace

nancy

grace

GirlHebrew, English
Traits:Vintage/Classic/Retro

rhian

maiden

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Short/Classic

rosanna

gracious rose

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Classic/Flower/Sweet

samantha

Listener, told by God

GirlHebrew, English
Traits:Classic/Popular/Elegant

shona

God is gracious

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Classic/Grace

sian

God is gracious

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Classic/Grace

sioned

God is gracious

GirlIrish, English
Traits:Traditional/Classic/Grace

susanna

lily

GirlHebrew, Latin
Traits:Biblical/Flower/Classic

theodore

Gift of God, divine gift

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Classic/Elegant/Divine

willow

Willow Tree, Slender, Graceful, Flexible

GirlEnglish, Irish
Traits:Nature/Popular/Modern

zane

God is gracious

BoyHebrew, English
Traits:Modern/Short/Popular

ada

Noble, nobility; also adornment

GirlGermanic, Hebrew
Traits:Vintage/Short/Classic

anais

Grace; gracious one (Catalan and French form of Anna)

GirlFrench, Hebrew
Traits:Elegant/Exotic/Aesthetic

anna

Grace, Favor, Gracious

GirlHebrew, Latin
Traits:Classic/Popular/Biblical

anne

Grace, favor

GirlHebrew, French
Traits:Classic/Biblical/Elegant

elise

Pledged to God, consecrated

GirlFrench, Hebrew
Traits:Musical/Elegant/Classic

eliza

God is my oath; pledged to God (short form of Elizabeth)

GirlHebrew
Traits:Classic/Elegant/Vintage

eoin

God is gracious

BoyIrish, Hebrew
Traits:Biblical/Traditional/Saint

hannah

Grace, favor

GirlHebrew
Traits:Biblical/Classic/Popular

isabel

God is my oath; pledged to God (medieval form of Elizabeth)

GirlSpanish, Hebrew
Traits:Classic/Elegant/Royal

ivan

God is gracious

BoyLatin, Hebrew
Traits:Classic/Historical/Popular

joanna

God is gracious; the Lord's gracious gift

GirlHebrew
Traits:Biblical/Classic/Elegant

john

God is gracious, graced by God

BoyHebrew
Traits:Apostle/Timeless/Classic

jonathan

God has given, gift of the Lord

BoyHebrew
Traits:Biblical/Classic/Elegant

leah

Weary, Delicate, Wild Cow

GirlHebrew
Traits:Popular/Biblical/Classic

martha

Lady, mistress of the house

GirlHebrew
Traits:Biblical/Vintage/Classic

tabitha

Gazelle, graceful and beautiful

GirlHebrew
Traits:Biblical/Vintage/Gentle

alida

Small and winged or noble maiden

GirlLatin, Germanic
Traits:Aesthetic/Classic/Vintage

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