Grit
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Grit
The name 'Grit' is a short form of the Germanic name 'Margarete' (Margaret), meaning "pearl" from the Greek *margarites*, but in modern usage it also directly evokes the English word "grit" meaning courage and resolve.
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Etymology
The name 'Grit' is a short form of the Germanic name 'Margarete' (Margaret), meaning "pearl" from the Greek *margarites*, but in modern usage it also directly evokes the English word "grit" meaning courage and resolve. It is primarily used in German-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, notably in East Germany where it was a common given name in the 20th century, with no specific religious association.
Grit currently ranks #11,314 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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