Gráinne (given name)
Gráinne is a feminine given name in the Irish language. The name is of an uncertain origin, although it is possible that it may be connected with the word "Ghrian", meaning "the Sun". In Irish legend, Deorghrianne, is the daughter of Fiachna, Son of Betach. The name is also borne by a famed character in Irish mythology—Gráinne, who was the daughter of Cormac mac Airt, a legendary High King of Ireland.
The name can be Latinised as Grania; and can be Anglicised as Granya. The name Gráinne can also be represented in English as Grace, Gertrude, and Gertie. These English names are etymologically unrelated to Gráinne. Gráinne is pronounced as 'Grawn-ya' in all dialects bar Ulster Irish where it is pronounced as 'Grah-nya'.Bearers of the name
- Gráinne, daughter of Cormac mac Airt
- Gráinne Ní Mháille, Queen of Umaill, Chieftain of the Clan Ó Máille, and pirate. Also known as 'The Pirate Queen'
- Gráinne Conole Irish academic, born 1964.
- Gráinne Mulvey, Irish composer, born 1966.
- Gráinne Seoige, television presenter, born 1973.
- Grainne Duffy, singer-songwriter
- Grainne Kierans,, Irish, international footballer.
- Grainne Leahy, Irish cricketer
- Grainne McGoldrick, Irish, camogie player.
- Gráinne Murphy, Irish swimmer, born 1993.
