Gracie (name)
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Gracie is originally a Scottish surname and a feminine given name. It may refer to:
People
Surname
An anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic word greusaich (or griasaich) originally meaning an embroiderer and later a shoemaker.
- Gracie family of New York City:
- Archibald Gracie (1755–1829), Scottish-born shipping magnate and early American businessman
- Archibald Gracie III (1832–1864), United States Army officer and Confederate brigadier general
- Archibald Gracie IV (1859–1912), American writer and survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic
- Gracie family in Canada:
- John Gracie (born 1984), 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 (1902–1994), co-founder of the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Carlos Gracie, Jr. (born 1956) or "Carlinhos", founder of the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Carlson Gracie Sr. (1932–2006), eldest son of Carlos Gracie
- Hélio Gracie (1913–2009), co-founder of the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Kyra Gracie (born 1985), Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and multiple title holder
- Ralek Gracie (born 1985), 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 (born 1967), Mixed martial artist and head instructor of the Renzo Gracie Academy, Manhattan
- Rickson Gracie (born 1958), son of Hélio Gracie and two-time Vale Tudo Japan tournament winner
- Roger Gracie (born 1981), 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Champion and 8-time BJJ World Jiu-Jitsu Champion
- Rolles Gracie Jr. (born 1978), Mixed martial artist
- Rolls Gracie (1951–1982), nephew of Helio Gracie
- Rorion Gracie (born 1952), founder of the UFC
- Royce Gracie (born 1966), UFC 1, 2 & 4 winner plus UFC Hall of Famer
- Royler Gracie (born 1965), head of the Gracie Humaitá Jiu Jitsu school in Rio de Janeiro Brazil
- Ryan Gracie (1974–2007), Pride Mixed martial artist
Given name
A diminutive of the given name Grace.
- Grace Stafford (1903–1992) or "Gracie" Stafford, voice of Woody Woodpecker (1950–1972)
- Gracie Allen (1895–1964), American comedian and wife of George Burns
- Gracie Fields (1898–1979), English/Italian singer and comedian
- Gracie aka Ron (1981-present), English Football Pundit
See also
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