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What does the baby name Tracy mean? Learn about what Tracy means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.
Tracy - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Tracy
- T-R-A-C-Y, is a 5-letter female given name.
- Pronunciation of Tracy
- TRAY-see
- Meaning of Tracy
- Warrior, harvester, from tracy in france, from the place of thracius.
- Origin of Tracy
- The name 'Tracy' is of English origin. It is derived from an English surname that originated from a place name in Lincolnshire, England. The place name 'Tracy' is believed to have derived from the Old French word 'tressé', meaning 'twisted' or 'braided'. It is likely that the place name referred to a winding or meandering path.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Tracy
- Resi
- Reza
- Teca
- Terasa
- Teree
- Terelle
- Teresa
- Terese
- Teresia
- Teresina
- Teresita
- Teressa
- Terezia
- Terezie
- Terezyga
- Teri
- Terie
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- Terrasa
- Terresa
- Terresia
- Terri
- Terrie
- Terrise
- Terry
- Terrya
- Tersa
- Terza
- Tess
- Tessa
- Tessie
- Tessy
- Theresa
- Therese
- Theressa
- Thereza
- Thersa
- Thersea
- Tica
- Trace
- Tracee
- Tracey
- Traci
- Tracie
- Trasey
- Treacy
- Treesy
- Tressa
- Popularity of Tracy
- The name 'Tracy' gained popularity as a given name for girls in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. During this time, it was among the top 100 most popular names for girls in the United States. However, its popularity has declined in recent years and it is less commonly used today.
- Tracy currently has 264 likes, and is in the top 3% of liked girl's names. The name Miriam is slightly more popular than Tracy.
Etymology of Tracy
The etymology of the name 'Tracy' can be traced back to the Old French word 'tressé', meaning 'twisted' or 'braided'. This likely referred to the winding or twisting nature of the place from which the surname originated. Over time, the name 'Tracy' has become a given name for girls, retaining its original meaning.
Cultural Significance of Tracy
The name 'Tracy' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is primarily used as a given name in English-speaking countries.