Gracie
Gracie is a female given name in German.
Gracie is used as a female given name. When addressing a married woman with this name in a formal context, it is appropriate to use Frau Gracie.
Did you know?
- The name Gracie is so similar to the Italian word for 'thank you' that a German speaker might jokingly respond with bitte (you are welcome) if they mishear the name as grazie.
- In Germany, names ending in 'ie' are often perceived as 'English' or 'American', meaning a person named Gracie may be asked if they have foreign roots even if they were born in Germany.
- In a German school setting, a teacher would likely call a student named Gracie by her full given name or her surname, rather than a nickname.
Examples in context
- Guten Tag, Frau GracieGood day, Mrs. Gracie
- Entschuldigen Sie, Fräulein GracieExcuse me, Miss Gracie
- Hallo, Graciechen!Hello, dear Gracie!
- Gracie ist meine beste Freundin.Gracie is my best friend.
- Wo wohnt Gracie eigentlich?Where does Gracie actually live?
- Ich habe gestern mit Gracie telefoniert.I talked to Gracie on the phone yesterday.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- FelixHast du Gracie schon gesehen?Have you seen Gracie yet?
- JuliaNein, ich habe sie heute noch nicht getroffen.No, I haven't met her yet today.
- FelixGracie kommt bestimmt bald vorbei.Gracie will surely stop by soon.
- JuliaDas hoffe ich auch.I hope so too.
