Mary Grace
beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and divine favor or grace (English/Latin)
Mary Grace is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 6, with 185,197 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and divine favor or grace (English/Latin)
The name combines the traditional Marian devotion inherited from the Spanish colonial period with English nomenclature popularized during the American period. It functions as an English-language equivalent to Spanish Marian compounds like Maria Gracia. In the Philippines, it consistently ranks among the most ubiquitous female names.
Mary Grace is a compound English Christian name combining Mary (the English form of the biblical Hebrew Miryam) and Grace (an English virtue name derived from Latin gratia). It is one of the most widespread female compound names in modern Philippine history.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common full given name in official registries. Bearers often go by the single nickname 'Grace', 'MG', 'Mary', or 'Gigi'.
Related forms
- María Gracia Spanish
- Maria Grazia Italian
- Marie-Grâce French
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Mary Grace with common surname pairs
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Mary Grace is the given name. The full name is Mary Grace + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Mary Grace a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Mary Grace is number 6, with 185,197 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.