Gracie (name)
Gracie is originally a Scottish surname, an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic word greusaich, originally meaning an embroiderer and later a shoemaker. It is also a feminine given name, usually a diminutive form of Grace.People
Surname
- Gracie family of New York City:
- * Archibald Gracie, Scottish-born shipping magnate and early American businessman
- * Archibald Gracie III, United States Army officer and Confederate brigadier general
- * Archibald Gracie IV, American writer and survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic
- Gracie family in Canada:
- *John Gracie, Canadian Internet/media personality known as Fade Dragontear
- Gracie family, lineage of Brazilian jiu-jitsu champions, many of whom have also found success in mixed martial arts competition:
- *Carlos Gracie, co-founder of the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- *Carlos Gracie Jr. or "Carlinhos", founder of the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- *Carlson Gracie Sr., eldest son of Carlos Gracie
- *Hélio Gracie, co-founder of the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- *Kyra Gracie, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and multiple title holder
- * Ralek Gracie, Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and a mixed martial artist
- *Ralph Gracie, son of Robson Gracie
- *Relson Gracie or "Campeao". second oldest son of Helio Gracie
- *Renzo Gracie, Mixed martial artist and head instructor of the Renzo Gracie Academy, Manhattan
- *Rickson Gracie, son of Hélio Gracie and two-time Vale Tudo Japan tournament winner
- *Roger Gracie, 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Champion and 8-time BJJ World Jiu-Jitsu Champion
- *Rolles Gracie Jr., Mixed martial artist
- *Rolls Gracie, nephew of Helio Gracie
- *Rorion Gracie, founder of the UFC
- *Royce Gracie, UFC 1, 2 & 4 winner plus UFC Hall of Famer
- *Royler Gracie, head of the Gracie Humaitá Jiu Jitsu school in Rio de Janeiro Brazil
- *Ryan Gracie, Pride Mixed martial artist
Given name
- Gracie Allen, American comedian and wife of George Burns
- Gracie Fields, English/Italian singer and comedian