Meaning: From the Latin Gratianus, derived from gratus ('pleasing, agreeable') and linked to gratia ('grace, favour'). Borne by the fourth-century Roman emperor Gratian and the medieval canonist Gratian. Documented.Medium
In 30 seconds: A name rich with grace: Gratian comes from Latin for 'graceful, pleasing' (said 'GRAY-shun') — worn by a Roman emperor.
MeaningFrom the Latin Gratianus, derived from gratus ('pleasing, agreeable') and linked to gratia ('grace, favour'). Borne by the fourth-century Roman emperor Gratian and the medieval canonist Gratian. Documented.
Gratian comes from the Latin Gratianus, tied to gratus ('pleasing') and gratia ('grace'). It was borne by the Roman emperor Gratian and by the 12th-century canonist Gratian. A classical, graceful pick (said 'GRAY-shun').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a scholarly, antique name. Rare, classical, and elegant.
Did you know? Gratian was the name of a fourth-century Roman emperor and, later, of the medieval scholar whose Decretum shaped canon law. Rooted in Latin gratia, 'grace,' it's a name of favour and elegance (said 'GRAY-shun').
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References — Gratian — Latin Gratianus, 'graceful'; Roman emperor Gratian
