Race

Word name

Race Origin and Meaning

The name Race is a boy's name.

Race is a masculine name with English origins, functioning as both a word name and a shortened form of the historical name Horace. As a modern English word name, it evokes qualities of speed, competition, and athletic ability. Though relatively uncommon as a given name, it has seen some usage in the United States, particularly in the 21st century as part of the trend toward short, strong-sounding masculine names. Race has a dynamic, energetic quality that appeals to parents looking for names that project vitality and determination. Its brevity and familiar word status make it easily recognizable while still being distinctive as a personal name.

The name Race in Pop Culture

• Race Bannon character in the animated series "Johnny Quest".
• Anthony "Racetrack" or "Race" Higgins character in the movie and musical Newsies
• Race term for competition based on speed
• Race a classification of humans