GRADY
Grady
Grady is a prominent British surname with Gaelic origins that has been present in the British Isles for centuries. The etymology of the surname can be traced back to the Gaelic name "Ó Grádaigh," meaning "descendant of Grádaigh," with 'grádaigh' signifying "noble" or "illustrious" in Gaelic.
The Grady surname has a history of association with Ireland, particularly in the counties of Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. However, individuals bearing the surname Grady can also be found in other parts of the British Isles, including England, Scotland, and Wales.
The Grady family name has been linked to various notable figures throughout history, including scholars, artists, writers, and public figures. The surname's heritage and legacy have contributed to its enduring presence in British culture.
In contemporary times, the Grady surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its rich Gaelic roots and historical significance. The name serves as a reminder of the contributions and achievements of those who have borne it over the centuries.
There are approximately 3,998 people named Grady in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,338th most common surname in Britain. Around 61 in a million people in Britain are named Grady.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Graddy
- Grad
- Grade
- Gardy
- Gradin
- Gordy
- Gradey
- Gradi
- Gradie
- Garady
- Grada
- Grades
- Cardeay
- Cardey
- Cardy
- Carridy
- Cartay
- Cartey
- Carty
- Corday
- Cordey
- Cordy
- Cortey
- Corty
- Courdy
- Courtay
- Courtoy
- Courty
- Craddy
- Crady
- Cratty
- Cready
- Creedey
- Creedy
- Cretuey
- Crotty
- Croudy
- Crowday
- Crowdey
- Crowdy
- Crudy
- Curdy
- Curtay
- Curtey
- Curty
- Gaerty
- Garaty
- Gardey
- Garetty
- Garety
- Garitty
- Garity
- Garratty
- Garraty
- Garretty
- Garrety
- Garrietty
- Garriety
- Garritey
- Garritty
- Garrity
- Garrotty
- Garroty
- Gartey
- Garty
- Gharatya
- Ghartey
- Gorday
- Gordey
- Gorty
- Gourdy
- Gradl
- Grado
- Grados
- Gradus
- Gradys
- Grandy
- Gratey
- Gratty
- Graty
- Gread
- Gready
- Greaty
- Greddy
- Grede
- Gredy
- Greed
- Greedy
- Greety
- Greid
- Gretty
- Gridey
- Gritty
- Groad
- Grody
- Groody
- Gruddy
- Grudy
- Gurdy
- Karady
- Karatay
- Kardy
- Kartey
- Karty
- Kirdy
- Kirty
- Koyratty
- Kraty
- Kretay
- Krudy
- Kurdy
- Kurty
- Quartey
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