Names That Mean Grace

Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname. But as a first name, we think Easton works better.

This Grayson-soundalike has a long and distinguished pedigree, having belonged to both a Roman emperor and a 4th century Catholic saint who founded the see of Tours in central France. It would make a fabulous namesake for an important Grace in the family.

Charming alternative to the overused Grace.

A cute Dutch diminutive of Anne, Annika or Annemiek.

Cool Finnish diminutive of Hannah or Johanna

Over-the-top whimsical — perhaps best suited as a middle name. Fairylithe is unrelated to Ferelith, a Scottish name meaning "true sovereignty."

Variant of Annamarie

Yiddish diminutive of Hannah

Zaynab is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's oldest daughter. When written as Zaynabu or Zainabu, it's a name found in both the Arabic and Swahili languages and cultures.

Graca, typically written in Portuguese as Graça, is a stylish virtue name that has never made the charts in the US. The pronunciation rhymes with the Spanish word "casa."

Used by Kerry Washington as the middle name for her daughter Isabelle.

Variant of Annemarie

A Slovene diminutive by elaboration, akin to the Russian Anushka.