Graeme
Meaning of Graeme
The name Graeme, pronounced as GRAYM (/ɡreɪm/), is of Scottish origin and is a variant of the name Graham. It is traditionally a male name and carries connotations of strength and heritage. The name Graeme has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, with its highest recorded usage in recent decades occurring in 2014 when it ranked 1065th. Despite its relatively modest ranking, Graeme remains a distinguished choice for parents seeking a classic yet uncommon name. The variation Graham is more widely recognized but shares the same roots and pronunciation. Graeme evokes a sense of timelessness and cultural richness, making it an appealing option for those who appreciate names with historical depth.
Pronunciation
Scottish English
- Pronunced as GRAYM (/ɡreɪm/)
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Notable People Named Graeme
| Graeme James Souness is a Scottish former professional football player, manager, and television pundit. |
| Graeme McDowell MBE is a successful professional golfer from Northern Ireland with multiple tournament victories and a major championship win at the 2010 U.S. Open. |
| Graeme Craig Smith is a former South African cricketer and renowned cricket commentator known for his exceptional leadership as the national team's captain. |
| Graeme Obree, also known as The Flying Scotsman, is a Scottish racing cyclist who broke the world hour record twice and was the individual pursuit world champion, known for his unique riding positions and innovative bicycle designs. |
| Robert Graeme Pollock, a former cricketer for South Africa, is widely considered one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, with a career Test match batting average of 60.97. |
| Graeme Milbourne Clark AC is an Australian Professor known for his pioneering work in developing the multiple-channel cochlear implant. |
| Graeme Crosby, a former professional Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from New Zealand, is known for his versatility and unique achievement of winning multiple prestigious races. |
| Graeme Stuart Murty is a former professional football player and coach, known for his time at Rangers and his appearances in the Football League and Premier League. |
| Graeme Le Saux - Graeme Pierre Le Saux is a retired English professional footballer and TV pundit. |
| Graeme Marshall Sharp is a Scottish former professional football player and manager known for his successful career with Everton and international appearances for Scotland. |
| Graeme Simsion - Graeme C. Simsion is a multi-talented New Zealand-born Australian author, screenwriter, playwright, and data modeller, renowned for his acclaimed debut novel The Rosie Project. |
| Graeme Rowland Base is a renowned British-Australian author and artist famous for his picture books, including Animalia and The Eleventh Hour. |
| Graeme Mulcahy is an Irish hurler known for his role as a left corner-forward for Kilmallock and the Limerick senior hurling team. |
| Graeme Fowler - Graeme "Foxy" Fowler is a former English cricketer and coach known for his career with Lancashire County Cricket Club and England, as well as for founding the centre of excellence scheme at Durham MCCU. |
| Graeme Leonard West is a former New Zealand rugby league player and coach, known for captaining the English club Wigan Warriors and representing New Zealand in the sport. |
