Grady
Meaning of Grady
Grady strolls in with the easy confidence of an old-world storyteller, his roots planted deep in the emerald soil of Ireland where the Gaelic word “gráda” means “noble” or “illustrious.” Picture a young bard crossing the Atlantic—violin under one arm, a pocketful of shamrocks in the other— and you’ll sense how this surname-turned-first-name found a second home on American front porches. Over the decades he’s never hogged the baby-name spotlight, yet he’s kept a steady rhythm on the popularity charts, hovering around the mid-300s today like a trusty heartbeat. Grady carries the friendly snap of the word “grade-A,” signaling quality, while whispering of baseball diamonds (think outfielder Grady Sizemore) and classic sitcom laughs (“Good night, Grady!” from Sanford and Son). He’s simple to say—GRAY-dee, as claro as a sunrise over Galway Bay—yet layered with quiet dignity, a buenas vibras blend of Celtic valor and down-home approachability. In short, Grady is the kind of name that offers a firm handshake, a warm smile, and the promise of adventures told around a fire long after los niños are tucked in.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GRAY-dee (/ˈɡreɪ.di/)
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Notable People Named Grady
| Grady Edward Clay Jr was an American journalist and urbanist known for work in landscape architecture and urban planning. |
| Grady Jarrett is an NFL defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears who played at Clemson and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round in 2015. |
| Thomas Grady Martin was an American session guitarist known for country and rockabilly. |
| Grady Hendrix is an American author, journalist, and screenwriter best known for the 2014 bestseller Horrorstor, cofounder of the New York Asian Film Festival, and a Manhattan resident. |
| Grady Mathews, nicknamed the Professor and Mr One Pocket, was an American pool player and the first inductee into the One Pocket Hall of Fame in 2004. |
| Grady Hatton was a Texas born American MLB infielder, coach, and manager who played for several teams and was a key contributor to the early Houston Astros. |
| Grady Hall is an American commercial and music video director, screenwriter, and producer who also directed a 2010 episode of Spartacus Blood and Sand. |
| Grady Lee Fuson is an American baseball scout and executive who serves as a special adviser to the Oakland Athletics. |
| Grady Gaines was an American blues tenor saxophonist who played with Little Richard in the 1950s, backed stars like Sam Cooke, James Brown, and Jackie Wilson, and released three albums. |
| Grady ONeal Jackson is an American former NFL defensive tackle, a 1997 sixth round Oakland Raiders pick who played at Knoxville College. |
| Grady Lamont Brewer is an American former boxer who fought from 1999 to 2015, held the IBA and IBC light middleweight titles, won The Contender in 2006, and works at the Goodyear plant in Lawton to support his wife and four children. |
| Grady Lynn Allen was an American NFL linebacker who played five seasons for the Atlanta Falcons. |
| Grady Lewis - Grady W. Lewis was an American pro basketball player. |
| Grady Watts was a notable American jazz trumpeter and composer. |
| Grady Allen Brown is a former Democratic South Carolina state representative who served the 50th District from 1984 to 2017. |
