Origin, Meaning, And History Of Graeme
Graeme is a masculine name with roots in Scottish and English cultures. It means ‘gravelly homestead’ or ‘gray home.’ You can also consider the meaning as ‘from the gray home.’ This name is regarded as an offshoot of the popular first name and surnameGraham, which also bears the same meaning. Some other unique variations of the term areGranthamandGrahame.
Graeme’s meaning can be interpreted in various ways. While some consider it to indicate someone from a gray home, others may interpret it as a place made of gravel stone. Alternatively, it can also describe a person with a rough voice.
一些语言学家认为,格雷姆派生from Lincolnshire, the place name for Grantham. It can also arise from the Old English term ‘grand’ and ‘hom.’ The former word means gravel, while the latter implies homestead, dwelling, or a manor. The primary variant of the name, Graham, seems to have become the surname of people residing in Grantham in England.
One of the earliest bearers of the name was William de Graham, a Norman baron in 12th-century Scotland (1). This seems to have sparked the name’s usage in the succeeding few centuries. The most famous bearer of the name’s variant, Graham, is Alexander Graham Bell, the Scottish scientist credited with the invention of the telephone.
People in Scotland, New Zealand, and Australia use Graeme most commonly for males. In the English language, Graeme is pronounced as GRAY-əm. It can also be pronounced as Gram.
Popular culture does not have many references to this name but there are a few instances where the name has been used. For instance,Graeme Proctoris the eccentric character in the English ITV soap opera Coronation Street.Graeme Willyis the main character in the 2011 sci-fi comedy film Paul. But in the real world, there are many eminent bearers of this English-Scottish name.
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Famous People With The Name Graeme
- Graeme Allen BrownAustralian professional cyclist, known for competing professionally between 2002 and 2016 for the Ceramica Panaria
- Graeme Richard HartNew Zealand billionaire, known for purchasing Government Printing Office for less than its capital worth in 1990
- Graeme Peter SwannEnglish former cricketer, known for being a member of the England team that was victorious in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.
- Graeme RevellNew Zealand musician, known as the leader of the industrial/electronic group SPK.
- Graeme Rowland BaseBritish-Australian author, best known for his work Animalia published in 1986
Graeme On The Popularity Chart
Find out how Graeme has grown in popularity from these charts by the SSA.
Popularity Over Time
Until 2006, Graeme was moderately popular. Its usage surged after 2009 and peaked in 2012 with 201 babies per million getting the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Graeme ranked highest in 1984 and then started declining, hitting its lowest in 2007. After that, its rank has been showing modest improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Graeme?
The name Graeme means graeme name means a farm home or a place to relax. in simple words a person with whom people feel relaxed.
2. What is the origin of the name Graeme?
Graeme has a Scottish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Graeme?
Graeme is pronounced as greym.
