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So, I had something akin to a spiritual moment yesterday at like 1 am when I finally and suddenly in an instant understood the concept of "grace" in terms of it being a form of like, unconditional acceptance and love, and since then I've been seeing people talk about "grace" everywhere, the synchronicity is pretty fun. So as a result I've become slightly fixated on the name Grace.
BUT.
I know Grace is not exactly the most exciting name in the world, and even though I totally GET IT now, I'm also not quite sure what I would do with it.
How would you use Grace (as a first name) to kind of jazz it up a bit? Or alternatively would you lean into the calm classic energy of Grace? Basically, if you had to use Grace - what would you do with it??
BUT.
I know Grace is not exactly the most exciting name in the world, and even though I totally GET IT now, I'm also not quite sure what I would do with it.
How would you use Grace (as a first name) to kind of jazz it up a bit? Or alternatively would you lean into the calm classic energy of Grace? Basically, if you had to use Grace - what would you do with it??
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I actually went from basically loathing Grace to thinking it’s a really nice name (that I still wouldn’t use) not too long ago. It’s very pretty and sophisticated.
My favorite name—Amara—actually means grace. :)
My favorite name—Amara—actually means grace. :)
This message was edited 1/20/2023, 12:02 PM
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I know someone named their daughter that and didn't know the meaning and the mn was Grace
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Oh, that's so lovely! Thank you for bringing Amara to my attention!
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I agree Grace has a good message and imagery behind it. It’s classy and you can’t really go wrong with it so I’ll give it that. As a middle name it’s pretty yawn-worthy, but one time I saw a parent gave their daughter the middle name Grace after the poem line “Tuesdays child is full of Grace”, which is cute I guess.
Anyway, I really like Grace Annabelle.
Anyway, I really like Grace Annabelle.
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I like Grace as it is. I think it's in the middle name slot that it's yawn-inspiring. I've contemplated using it since it was one of my grandmother's maiden names, so it could be a cute indirect way of honouring her.
I probably wouldn't be that adventurous, if I'm honest. I'd probably pick something equally boring in the middle like Madeline or Isabella. I also kind of like Grace Marguerite.
I probably wouldn't be that adventurous, if I'm honest. I'd probably pick something equally boring in the middle like Madeline or Isabella. I also kind of like Grace Marguerite.
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I would use the same name in a different language - Chana/Hannah means grace. I love the sound of Hannah
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Also Grace alone is a cute name! It's classy and simple
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You are right about the fact that the concept of grace is great. Yet I don’t really like Grace as a name because naming someone after such a complex concept sounds heavy to me. But it’s good if you like vintage stuff, for me.
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If I felt that strongly about the concept of grace and didn't just like the name, I think I would feel that the concept was pretty exciting all by itself and would use Grace as a name for that specific reason, and wouldn't think it needed to be "jazzed up." Whether I'd use it for a first or middle name would depend if I had some other name I wanted to actually call a daughter by or if I was planning on calling her Grace.
Grace Amanda
Grace Kathleen
Grace Amber
Grace Lauren
Grace Mariah
Grace Jasmine
Grace Rebecca
Grace Melanie
Grace Amanda
Grace Kathleen
Grace Amber
Grace Lauren
Grace Mariah
Grace Jasmine
Grace Rebecca
Grace Melanie
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Yes, I definitely need more courage to just use it and not worry about trying to make it "better", you're right!
Grace Amanda is really nice, very warm, I like that a lot.
Grace Amanda is really nice, very warm, I like that a lot.
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Yes, I'm absolutely chiding myself for being so shallow and worrying about how this beautiful concept doesn't really fit my aesthetic, lol! Dreadful.
Actually.... Your idea about the meaning of the second name gave me an idea. You're so clever. I need to play around with that some more.
Actually.... Your idea about the meaning of the second name gave me an idea. You're so clever. I need to play around with that some more.
This message was edited 1/17/2023, 9:48 AM
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I love having epiphanies in the middle of the night and synchronicities are fun too!
Grace is strong and beautiful and classic but I get what you’re saying. It’s more boring as a middle name though, as a first name it’s better.
Either way would work - lean into classic or go rare/unique etc. for contrast. I agree with Dianatiger’s suggestion too. I also like Gracelyn and Graciana well enough.
I would use:
Grace Cordelia
Grace Aurelia
Grace Leilani
Grace Valentina
Grace Arabella
Grace is strong and beautiful and classic but I get what you’re saying. It’s more boring as a middle name though, as a first name it’s better.
Either way would work - lean into classic or go rare/unique etc. for contrast. I agree with Dianatiger’s suggestion too. I also like Gracelyn and Graciana well enough.
I would use:
Grace Cordelia
Grace Aurelia
Grace Leilani
Grace Valentina
Grace Arabella
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I should probably describe what I mean by Musical though: something that provides the UMP Factor & gives it zest while also having harmony with the vibe Grace has, if that makes sense? I'm thinking of three to four syllable name. Classical but not classic English, like classic Italian or classic Greek. Possibly Spanish.
This message was edited 1/16/2023, 9:12 PM
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