US Popularity Rank: 977

Origin: British

Meaning: Grace by the lake

Gracelyn is a girl’s name of Latin and British origin. It is a combination of Grace and Lynn, both depicting aspirational characteristics and personal traits. Grace is originally a Latin name hailing virtue from the 17th century, derived from gratia, meaning “grace.” It became especially popular in the 60s due to American actress and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly, who was known for her elegance and class. The second half of the name, Lynn, is the English word for “lake” most commonly derived from the Welsh word llyn. With so many wonderful attributes and imagery in one name, you can hardly go wrong choosing Gracelyn for baby.