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Granville

GRAN-vil

Popularity

#12896

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

5,496

Peak Year

#148 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

The Story of Granville

From the solid ground of English history, this name stands as a testament to strength and establishment, a distinguished inheritance for your son.

Granville is an English surname and place name, originating from Norman French. It derives from 'grand,' meaning 'large,' and 'ville,' meaning 'town,' thus signifying 'large town' or 'great estate.' This name traveled with Norman settlers and became associated with landed gentry and established families in England for centuries.

Imagine a name that feels as dependable as the earth beneath your feet. 'Granville' offers a sense of rootedness and reliability. When you write this name on your son's birth certificate, you are bestowing a legacy of traditional strength and quiet intelligence. It's a name that sounds solid and trustworthy, a foundation for his future.

Your son receives a name that carries the weight of history and tradition, suggesting a strong, reliable character built on solid ground.

Origin · EnglishMeaning · Granville is an English place name, derived from a Norman French surname meaning 'large town' or 'great estate'.Peak · 1918

What It Means

Granville is an English place name, derived from a Norman French surname meaning 'large town' or 'great estate'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Granville T. Woods

    African-American inventor

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Personality Traits

strongreliabletraditionalintelligent

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