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Grad

Boy Name day: October 8
Grad is a short form of Grady: on birth records it is written Grady (49,102 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Grady page.
Origin: Irish. Meaning: Noble, illustrious.
Grady is an anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Grádaigh, from grádach meaning 'noble, illustrious'.

Name day for Grad

October 8

Why this day? Grad is a short form of Grady, and shares its name day.

Grad is celebrated in the United States on October 8.

The story of the name Grad

Grad is a short form of Grady. It keeps its origin (Irish) and meaning — noble, illustrious, and shares its name day, October 8.

On birth records, Grad is rarely written as such: the Grads are Gradys (49,102 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Grady page.

Frequently asked questions about Grad

What does Grad mean?

Grad is a short form of Grady, which means noble, illustrious.

When is Grad's name day?

October 8, together with Grady: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Grad a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Grady.

Grad's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Grad

Bottom 10

  1. Theresa52%
  2. Terri52%
  3. Teresa52%
  4. Barbara52%
  5. Roberta53%
  6. Martha53%
  7. Constance56%
  8. Connie56%
  9. Anne61%
  10. Ann61%

Love potential for Grad

Bottom 10

  1. Melody54%
  2. Marilyn54%
  3. Barbara55%
  4. Anne57%
  5. Ann57%
  6. Janice59%
  7. Jane59%
  8. Jeanne59%
  9. Elaine59%
  10. Jo59%

Professional potential for Grad

Top 10

  1. Christine92%
  2. Connie88%
  3. Constance88%
  4. Paula86%
  5. Ellen86%
  6. Anne85%
  7. Lori85%
  8. Donna85%
  9. Ann85%
  10. Laura85%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla51%
  2. Wanda55%
  3. Gloria56%
  4. Jeanne59%
  5. Jo59%
  6. Melody59%
  7. Marilyn59%
  8. Jane59%
  9. Janice59%
  10. Vicki60%

Crush potential for Grad

Bottom 10

  1. Connie43%
  2. Constance43%
  3. Martha44%
  4. Roberta44%
  5. Barbara46%
  6. Anne51%
  7. Ann51%
  8. Terri54%
  9. Teresa54%
  10. Theresa54%
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