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Gráinne

Girl NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Possibly derived from Gaelic grán meaning "grain". This was the name of an ancient Irish grain godde

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Based on famous people named Gráinne and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Gráinne

Gráinne

Gráinne (), sometimes anglicised Grania, is the daughter of king Cormac mac Airt in the Fianna Cycle of Irish mythology.

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Gráinne Yeats

Gráinne Yeats (born Gráinne Ni hEigeartaigh; 14 April 1925 – 18 April 2013) was an Irish harpist and singer, and also a historian of the Irish harp.

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Gráinne Conole

Gráinne Conole was Professor of Learning Innovation and Director of the Institute of Learning Innovation, University of Leicester.

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Gráinne Hambly

Gráinne Hambly is an internationally known Irish traditional harper, teacher and musician.

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Gráinne Cronin

Gráinne Cronin (born about 1953) was the first woman to become a pilot for Aer Lingus and the first woman pilot commercially employed in Ireland.

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