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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. Kelsey92%
  2. Courtney92%
  3. Erica91%
  4. Victoria91%
  5. Kara91%
  6. Alexandra90%
  7. Alexandria90%
  8. Meghan90%
  9. Chelsea90%
  10. Brooke89%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea48%
  2. Megan55%
  3. Molly55%
  4. Ana65%
  5. Mariah66%
  6. Tiffany67%
  7. Amber67%
  8. Bethany69%
  9. Daisy69%
  10. Cassandra71%

Love potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Nicole85%
  2. Victoria84%
  3. Kristin83%
  4. Christina83%
  5. Allison82%
  6. Danielle82%
  7. Kayla82%
  8. Mariah81%
  9. Erica81%
  10. Kristen79%

Bottom 10

  1. Tiffany58%
  2. Crystal58%
  3. Amber58%
  4. Jessica59%
  5. Cassandra60%
  6. Miranda60%
  7. Vanessa61%
  8. Erin61%
  9. Sarah62%
  10. Jasmine62%

Professional potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Kristina76%
  2. Elizabeth75%
  3. Katelyn71%
  4. Caitlin71%
  5. Katherine71%
  6. Rachel70%
  7. Alexandria70%
  8. Kristin70%
  9. Alexandra70%
  10. Rebecca70%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly42%
  2. Brandy43%
  3. Bethany44%
  4. Megan48%
  5. Erin49%
  6. Amanda49%
  7. Cassandra49%
  8. Daisy50%
  9. Stephanie51%
  10. Brandi52%

Crush potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Chelsea96%
  2. Courtney96%
  3. Kelsey96%
  4. Meghan96%
  5. Natasha96%
  6. Brooke96%
  7. Victoria96%
  8. Brittany96%
  9. Kristina95%
  10. Allison95%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea54%
  2. Megan71%
  3. Molly73%
  4. Amber75%
  5. Tiffany75%
  6. Shelby76%
  7. Elizabeth77%
  8. Daisy78%
  9. Danielle79%
  10. Nicole80%
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