Graham Name Meaning
The name Graham comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Graham below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Graham Name Meaning
Scottish, EnglishFrom a Scottish surname, originally derived from the English place name Grantham, which probably meant "gravelly homestead" in Old English. The surname was first taken to Scotland in the 12th century...
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