Grahame
Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Grahame
Grahame is a Scottish spelling variant of Graham, derived from the Old English place name Grantham, which combines "grant" (gravel) and "ham" (homestead), meaning "gravel homestead" or "gravelly settlement." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and Britain, with historical prominence among Scottish nobility and clan families, notably the Clan Graham.
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Etymology
Grahame is a Scottish spelling variant of Graham, derived from the Old English place name Grantham, which combines "grant" (gravel) and "ham" (homestead), meaning "gravel homestead" or "gravelly settlement." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and Britain, with historical prominence among Scottish nobility and clan families, notably the Clan Graham.
Grahame currently ranks #5,327 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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