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Gracie-Leigh

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Gracie-Leigh: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2017.

Gracie-Leigh blends two well-loved names into a modern double-barrelled choice. Gracie, a diminutive of Grace, comes from the Latin *gratia* meaning "favour" or "thanks," carrying connotations of divine grace and elegance. Leigh, of Old English origin, means "meadow" or "clearing." Famous bearers include the endearing Gracie Fields, the beloved English singer and comedian who lifted spirits during WWII. The Leigh spelling evokes the many English place names like Leigh-on-Sea, while Grace itself is linked to the three Graces of Greek mythology. This compound name enjoyed a surge in popularity across Scotland from the early 2000s, perfectly capturing a sweet, feminine feel with a lyrical double-syllable flow.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20173 babies
Latest (2017)
#8083 babies
Total births
3since 2017
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2017 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).