Etymology of Grace

Have you found the meaning of your name? Is your name significant? I heard from others that they wanted the name “grace” as name for her child.  Where does “Grace” originate?  Grace was originated in Latin, it derived from the word gratia and the meaning of Grace is “favor, blessing”.  According to Greek Mythology: the Three Graces were goddesses of nature: AGLAIA (Brilliance), THALIA (Flowering), and EUPHROSYNE (Joy).  To Christians, Grace means unmerited favor and free salvation from God.

During the 15th century and coming to fame by the 1540s, Grace often crowned the watch list in local parishes. Popular particularly in Scotland and northern England, Grace was a name also borne by Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter, who saved sailors during a storm in 1938. In more recent times, it was famous as the name of actress Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco. In terms of name popularity, Grace was the 17^th most popular name in the US in 2006, and ranked as #1 name in the United Kingdom in 2007. It is also very popular as middle name.

But what does the Bible tells about our name? Names often are specific indicators of God's plans and purposes for every individual. God is very particular when giving names to his people.  My name would be different from yours but I believe God has been particular in you when you were conceived by your mother.

I believe that where I am now is because of God’s grace. I don’t have a unique name as yours, I have nothing to boast except that I know that God is my only Savior and Lord. I have nothing to offer Him of any worth but, He still gave me His grace.