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Grace

Female

Meaning

Gracious, lovely

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ɡreɪs/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Grace is a paw-fect dog name, especially if your pup has the elegance of a gazelle or the clumsiness of a baby giraffe. It's a nod to Grace Kelly, the epitome of poise and elegance. Plus, it's a gentle reminder of the grace we all need when we find a chewed-up shoe or a surprise on the carpet. Historically, Grace was a virtue name in the Puritan tradition, symbolizing divine favor. So, if your dog seems heaven-sent (or needs divine intervention for her antics), Grace is a fitting, and slightly ironic, choice.

Traits associated with the name Grace:

Dogs named Grace tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Grace?

Naming your dog Grace suggests that you value gracefulness, kindness, and compassion. It may also suggest that you are a person of faith, as Grace is a popular name for a Christian deity.

Is Grace a good dog name?

Grace is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Grace is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database

389

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Grace is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Grace outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Grace was, in the past month, the 171st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Grace is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Grace was viewed 92 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Grace's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Grace is most adored in Alaska, Michigan and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Massachusetts, Nevada and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Grace.

Famous dogs named Grace:

A basset hound named Grace played a role in the movie Kit Kittredge: An American Girl.

Grace is found in these categories:

old-fashioned

Popular during Victorian times, it's now more common for grandmothers.

winter

Associations with elegance and tranquility often linked to snowy, serene landscapes.

british

Commonly used in British English, often signifies elegance or politeness.

posh

Emanates elegance, recalling royalty and high society, like Princess Grace Kelly.

cute

Emanates elegance and charm, often attributed to endearing, small-sized pooches.

spiritual

The term signifies divine assistance and forgiveness in Christian beliefs, often associated with spiritual purity and redemption.

biblical

Derived from a significant Christian concept, representing God's unmerited favor and love towards humanity.

Dog names like Grace:

Rose

Strength

Amelia

Woman to fly across atlantic ocean.

Bella

Beautiful; short for Isabella.

Chloe

Daphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel

Daisy

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.

Ella

Young Girl

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