Graham
[ˈɡreɪ.əm]Meaning
from a Scottish surname, from the English place name Grantham, probably "gravelly homestead"
Background Story
Graham comes from a Scottish surname, which was itself derived from the English place name Grantham, probably meaning "gravelly homestead" in Old English. The surname was first taken to Scotland in the 12th century by the Norman baron William de Graham. During the 20th century the given name was more common in the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada than in the United States, and it has been rising on the American charts since around 2006.
Temperament
Related Names
Gendry
Derived from a surname, meaning 'warrior' or 'battle protector'.
Geordi
A character in Star Trek: The Next Generation known for his engineering skills and optimism
Gibson
English surname meaning "son of Gib"
Godric
A compound name meaning 'god' and 'ruler'
Aldrin
A name of English origin meaning 'old and wise'.
Alfred
Means "elf counsel", from Old English ælfrǣd, ælf "elf" + rǣd "counsel"
Ashton
From an English surname and place name meaning "ash tree town" in Old English
Bardon
Recorded as a masculine given name in ecclesiastical history
Barkus
Baxter
From an occupational surname meaning "(female) baker"