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Race

Boy Name day: October 18
Race is a short form of Grayson: on birth records it is written Grayson (99,303 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Grayson page.
Origin: Patronymic English surname. Meaning: son of the steward (grayve / reeve).
Grayson means 'son of the grayve', from the Middle English 'grayve' (a steward or bailiff), an occupational-patronymic surname; a folk reading takes it as 'son of the grey-haired one'.

Name day for Race

October 18

Why this day? Race is a short form of Grayson, and shares its name day.

Race is celebrated in the United States on October 18.

The story of the name Race

Race is a short form of Grayson. It keeps its origin (Patronymic English surname) and meaning — son of the steward (grayve / reeve), and shares its name day, October 18.

On birth records, Race is rarely written as such: the Races are Graysons (99,303 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Grayson page.

Frequently asked questions about Race

What does Race mean?

Race is a short form of Grayson, which means son of the steward (grayve / reeve).

When is Race's name day?

October 18, together with Grayson: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Race a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Grayson.

Race's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Tanya93%
  2. Kelsey92%
  3. Kimberly92%
  4. Cynthia92%
  5. Courtney92%
  6. Erica91%
  7. Victoria91%
  8. Vicki91%
  9. Deanna91%
  10. Kara91%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Andrea48%
  3. Faith51%
  4. Agnes52%
  5. Theresa53%
  6. Terri53%
  7. Madelyn53%
  8. Teresa53%
  9. Barbara53%
  10. Martha54%

Love potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Gloria91%
  2. Denise90%
  3. Tonya87%
  4. Lorraine86%
  5. Yvonne86%
  6. Renee86%
  7. Brenda85%
  8. Nicole85%
  9. Gail85%
  10. Victoria84%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody43%
  2. Marilyn43%
  3. Maya46%
  4. Lillie50%
  5. April52%
  6. Violet53%
  7. Alice53%
  8. Cindy53%
  9. Autumn53%
  10. Hailey55%

Professional potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Connie79%
  2. Constance79%
  3. Kristina76%
  4. Bernice76%
  5. Eleanor75%
  6. Bessie75%
  7. Beth75%
  8. Elizabeth75%
  9. Dianne73%
  10. Diane73%

Bottom 10

  1. Tammy42%
  2. Peggy42%
  3. Janet42%
  4. Lillie42%
  5. Marjorie42%
  6. Layla42%
  7. Bonnie42%
  8. Molly42%
  9. Jeanette42%
  10. Cindy42%

Crush potential for Race

Top 10

  1. Chelsea96%
  2. Sofia96%
  3. Priscilla96%
  4. Kimberly96%
  5. Gail96%
  6. Tanya96%
  7. Monica96%
  8. Courtney96%
  9. Gloria96%
  10. Kelsey96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea54%
  2. Agnes54%
  3. Connie55%
  4. Constance55%
  5. Roberta56%
  6. Ruth56%
  7. Martha56%
  8. Barbara58%
  9. Norma61%
  10. Anna63%
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