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Origin: French

Meaning: Big town

Help baby make a name for themselves in the big city with the name Grenville. A boy’s name of French origin, Grenville is considered a toponym, or place name. Meaning “big town,” Grenville derives from the French words grand ville. It has been used as both a given name and a surname, and would certainly help baby stand out on any street. Notable namesakes include the British Prime Minister George Grenville, South African model Georgina Grenville, Australian author Kate Grenville, American civil war officer Grenville M. Dodge, and Canadian violinist Grenville Pinto. Additionally, there are various places named Grenville all over the world that you and baby Gren can go visit!