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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. Cynthia92%
  2. Dianna91%
  3. Vicki91%
  4. Vickie91%
  5. Diana91%
  6. Dianne91%
  7. Brigitte91%
  8. Diane91%
  9. Roxane90%
  10. Lynnette90%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre49%
  2. Janis50%
  3. Theresa53%
  4. Terri53%
  5. Therese53%
  6. Teri53%
  7. Terrie53%
  8. Teresa53%
  9. Barbara53%
  10. Georgette53%

Love potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Hermelinda93%
  2. Glendora93%
  3. Carolann93%
  4. Patrica92%
  5. Sharyl92%
  6. Kathyrn92%
  7. Gloria91%
  8. Denise90%
  9. Joette90%
  10. Sanjuana90%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Moira43%
  4. Melody43%
  5. Marilyn43%
  6. Caryl43%
  7. Lolita46%
  8. Peri49%
  9. Melodie49%
  10. Deidre50%

Professional potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Minerva83%
  2. Terese81%
  3. Connie79%
  4. Constance79%
  5. Regena76%
  6. Jacquelyne76%
  7. Betsy75%
  8. Janise75%
  9. Sharyl75%
  10. Beth75%

Bottom 10

  1. Lou42%
  2. Jeannie42%
  3. Deloris42%
  4. Cherri42%
  5. Tammie42%
  6. Deirdre42%
  7. Tammy42%
  8. Lisha42%
  9. Shelly42%
  10. Cheri42%

Crush potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Tamera96%
  3. Gail96%
  4. Hermelinda96%
  5. Laureen96%
  6. Gloria96%
  7. Leann96%
  8. Nita96%
  9. Cheryll96%
  10. Kathi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie55%
  2. Constance55%
  3. Roberta56%
  4. Martha56%
  5. Barbara58%
  6. Alfreda59%
  7. Edie60%
  8. Helga62%
  9. Anne63%
  10. Ann63%
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