Grainne
Grainne is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “grain goddess, she who inspires terror.” One of the great names of Irish legend — Gráinne was the headstrong princess who eloped with Diarmuid rather than marry…
how do you pronounce Grainne?
GRAWN-yah
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what does Grainne mean?
The name Grainne means “grain goddess, she who inspires terror.” It comes from the Irish language tradition.
One of the great names of Irish legend — Gráinne was the headstrong princess who eloped with Diarmuid rather than marry the aging Fionn mac Cumhaill. Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley) was the legendary pirate queen of Connacht. The name embodies fierce feminine independence.
who are famous people named Grainne?
- Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley, pirate queen of Connacht)
- Gráinne Seoige (Irish television presenter)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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