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Race

Boy Name day: October 18
Race is a short form of Grayson: on birth records it is written Grayson (99,303 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Grayson page.
Origin: Patronymic English surname. Meaning: son of the steward (grayve / reeve).
Grayson means 'son of the grayve', from the Middle English 'grayve' (a steward or bailiff), an occupational-patronymic surname; a folk reading takes it as 'son of the grey-haired one'.

Name day for Race

October 18

Why this day? Race is a short form of Grayson, and shares its name day.

Race is celebrated in the United States on October 18.

The story of the name Race

Race is a short form of Grayson. It keeps its origin (Patronymic English surname) and meaning — son of the steward (grayve / reeve), and shares its name day, October 18.

On birth records, Race is rarely written as such: the Races are Graysons (99,303 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Grayson page.

Frequently asked questions about Race

What does Race mean?

Race is a short form of Grayson, which means son of the steward (grayve / reeve).

When is Race's name day?

October 18, together with Grayson: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Race a name in its own right?

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

Race's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Kenneth96%
  2. Gale95%
  3. Todd93%
  4. Cynthia92%
  5. Bret92%
  6. Nelson92%
  7. Dianna91%
  8. Darrel91%
  9. Vicki91%
  10. Lyndon91%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton46%
  2. Andree48%
  3. John48%
  4. Deidre49%
  5. Freddy49%
  6. Janis50%
  7. Theresa53%
  8. Tommy53%
  9. Terri53%
  10. Therese53%

Love potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Wardell96%
  2. Mikeal95%
  3. Timmothy95%
  4. Gaylon95%
  5. Hermelinda93%
  6. Glendora93%
  7. Greggory93%
  8. Carolann93%
  9. Lawrance92%
  10. Patrica92%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Moira43%
  4. Melody43%
  5. Marilyn43%
  6. Caryl43%
  7. Karl44%
  8. Byron45%
  9. Elvis46%
  10. Lolita46%

Professional potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Toney85%
  2. Minerva83%
  3. Terese81%
  4. Lyndon80%
  5. Connie79%
  6. Constance79%
  7. Barton78%
  8. Regena76%
  9. Phillip76%
  10. Jacquelyne76%

Bottom 10

  1. Eddy42%
  2. Randie42%
  3. Sal42%
  4. Lou42%
  5. Sid42%
  6. Jeannie42%
  7. Deloris42%
  8. Cherri42%
  9. Tammie42%
  10. Timmie42%

Crush potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Sherron96%
  3. Gaylen96%
  4. Tamera96%
  5. Gail96%
  6. Hermelinda96%
  7. Gale96%
  8. Tommie96%
  9. Donnie96%
  10. Laureen96%

Bottom 10

  1. John51%
  2. Andree54%
  3. Connie55%
  4. Constance55%
  5. Felton55%
  6. Karl56%
  7. Roberta56%
  8. Martha56%
  9. Joesph58%
  10. Barbara58%
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