Gráinne (given name)
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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 grán, meaning "grain", and thus refer to an ancient corn
goddess. The name is borne by a 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 represented in English
as Grace
, Gertrude
, and Gertie. These English names are etymologically unrelated to Gráinne.
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
in the Irish language
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
. The name is of an uncertain origin, although it is possible that it may be connected with the word grán, meaning "grain", and thus refer to an ancient corn
Cereal
Cereals are grasses cultivated for the edible components of their grain , composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran...
goddess. The name is borne by a character in Irish mythology
Irish mythology
The mythology of pre-Christian Ireland did not entirely survive the conversion to Christianity, but much of it was preserved, shorn of its religious meanings, in medieval Irish literature, which represents the most extensive and best preserved of all the branch and the Historical Cycle. There are...
—Gráinne
Gráinne
Gráinne is the daughter of Cormac mac Airt in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. She is one of the central figures in the Middle Irish text Finn and Gráinne and most famously, in the 17th-century tale The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne, which tells of her betrothal to Fionn mac Cumhaill, leader...
, who was the daughter of Cormac mac Airt
Cormac mac Airt
Cormac mac Airt , also known as Cormac ua Cuinn or Cormac Ulfada , was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland...
, a legendary High King of Ireland
High King of Ireland
The High Kings of Ireland were sometimes historical and sometimes legendary figures who had, or who are claimed to have had, lordship over the whole of Ireland. Medieval and early modern Irish literature portrays an almost unbroken sequence of High Kings, ruling from Tara over a hierarchy of...
.
The name can be Latinised as Grania; and can be Anglicised as Granya. The name, Gráinne, can also represented in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as Grace
Grace
-Film:* Grace , a 2009 horror film* States of Grace, a 2005 drama film- Games :* The Game of graces, a 19th century game for young girls* Tales of Graces, a 2009 Tales of game by Namco Tales Studio- Literature :...
, Gertrude
Gertrude (given name)
Gertrude is a female given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength". "Trudi", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude", has developed into a name in its own right....
, and Gertie. These English names are etymologically unrelated to Gráinne.
Bearers of the name
- GráinneGráinneGráinne is the daughter of Cormac mac Airt in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. She is one of the central figures in the Middle Irish text Finn and Gráinne and most famously, in the 17th-century tale The Pursuit of Diarmuid and Gráinne, which tells of her betrothal to Fionn mac Cumhaill, leader...
, daughter of Cormac mac AirtCormac mac AirtCormac mac Airt , also known as Cormac ua Cuinn or Cormac Ulfada , was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland... - Gráinne Ní Maghnusa, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of MoylurgMoylurgMagh Luirg or Magh Luirg an Dagda, Anglicised as Moylurg, was the name of a kingdom located in the north-east of Connacht, the western province of Ireland, from c.956-1585...
, died 1317. - Gráinne Ní Ruairc, died 1416.
- Gráinne Ní Diarmata, Lady O'Connor Roe, died 1417.
- Gráinne Ní Neill, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of Tír Chonaill, died 1429. - Gráinne Ní Cheallaigh, QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of ThomondThomondThomond The region of Ireland associated with the name Thomond is County Clare, County Limerick and north County Tipperary; effectively most of north Munster. The name is used by a variety of establishments and organisations located in , or associated with the region...
, died 1440. - Gráinne Ní Daimin, died 1444.
- Gráinne Ní Maghnusa, died 1454.
- Gráinne ingen Aedha, died 1456.
- Gráinne ingen Tomáis Oig Meg Uidhir, died 1462.
- Gráinne Ballach Níc Uidhir, PrincessPrincessPrincess is the feminine form of prince . Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or his daughters....
of Fir Manach, died 1463. - Gráinne Bean Uí Donnchaidh, LadyLadyThe word lady is a polite term for a woman, specifically the female equivalent to, or spouse of, a lord or gentleman, and in many contexts a term for any adult woman...
of Tirailill, died 1463. - Gráinne Ní Conchobair, LadyLadyThe word lady is a polite term for a woman, specifically the female equivalent to, or spouse of, a lord or gentleman, and in many contexts a term for any adult woman...
Mac David, died 1473. - Gráinne Níc Uidhir, died 1476.
- Gráinne Bean Uí Maghnusa, died 1497.
- Gráinne Ní Fhlannagain of Termuinn Da Bheoig, died 1499.
- Gráinne Níc Maghnusa, daughter of Thomas, born 22 December 1500.
- Gráinne Níc Uidhir, died 1507.
- Gráinne Ní Eoghain, died 1521.
- Gráinne Níc Uidhir, daughter of King of Fer Managh, died 1529.
- Gráinne Ní Mháille (c.1530-c.1603), QueenQueen regnantA queen regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right, in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king. An empress regnant is a female monarch who reigns in her own right over an empire....
of UmaillUmaillUmaill was a kingdom or territory located in the west of what is now County Mayo, Ireland. It comprmised of the baronies of Burrishoole and Murrisk, essentially all the land adjacent to Clew Bay.-Description:...
, Chieftain of the Clan Ó Máille, and pirate - Gráinne Óg Ní Uiginn, died 1540.
- Gráinne Bean Uí Ruairc, died 1551.
- Gráinne Ní Bhriain Ara, died 1582.
- Grainne Kenny, PresidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
of Europe Against Drugs - Gráinne ConoleGráinne ConoleGráinne Conole is Professor of eLearning at the Institute of Educational Technology in the UK's Open University. Previously she had a chair in education at the University of Southampton. Previous to that she was director of the Institute for Learning and Research Technology at the University of...
Irish academic, born 1964. - Gráinne MulveyGráinne MulveyGráinne Mulvey is an Irish composer.-Biography:She studied with Eric Sweeney at Waterford Regional Technical College, Hormoz Farhat at Trinity College Dublin and Agustín Fernández at Queen's University, Belfast. In 1999 she gained a DPhil in Composition at the University of York under Nicola LeFanu...
, Irish composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, born 1966. - Gráinne SeoigeGráinne SeoigeGráinne Seoige is an Irish television presenter, Gaeilgeoir, and "fashion icon",Gráinne Seoige is one of the few television presenters who has worked for all terrestrial channels in the Republic of Ireland at some point. She has worked as a news anchor on TG4, TV3 and Sky News Ireland...
, television presenter, born 1973. - Grainne DuffyGrainne DuffyGráinne Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter from Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland. described her music as a "powerhouse of soul and inspiration mixed with desire and passion"....
, singer-songwriterSinger-songwriterSinger-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the... - Grainne KieransGrainne KieransGráinne Kierans is a former Irish international footballer. She played as a midfielder or striker for several English clubs and represented the Republic of Ireland national team.-Club career:...
, (born 1978), Irish, international footballer - Gráinne Faller, Irish Times journalistJournalistA journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
- Grainne McGoldrickGrainne McGoldrickGráinne McGoldrick is a camogie player. She won a camogie All Star award in 2009.-References:...
, Northern Irish, camogie player - Gráinne MurphyGráinne MurphyGráinne Murphy from Ballinaboola, New Ross, Co. Wexford is an Irish swimmer representing Ireland at international level. She was a triple gold medallist at the 2009 European Junior Swimming Championships and was awarded Texaco Young Sportstar Award 2009...
, Irish swimmer, born 1993.
External links
- http://medievalscotland.org/kmo/AnnalsIndex/Feminine/Grainne.shtml