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Gracie (name)

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Gracie is originally a Scottish surname, an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic word greusaich (or griasaich), originally meaning an embroiderer and later a shoemaker.[citation needed] It is also a feminine given name, usually a diminutive form of Grace.

People

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Surname

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  • Charlie Gracie (1936-2022), American guitarist and singer
  • Gracie family of New York City:
  • Gracie family in Canada:
    • John Gracie (born 1984), Canadian Internet/media personality known as Fade Dragontear
  • Gracie family, lineage of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners, several of whom participated in mixed martial arts (MMA)
    • 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 Brazilian jiu-jitsu
    • Kyra Gracie (born 1985), Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and champion
    • Neiman Gracie (born 1988), Brazilian mixed martial artist
    • Ralek Gracie (born 1985), Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist
    • Ralph Gracie, son of Robson Gracie
    • Renzo Gracie (born 1967), mixed martial artist and trainer
    • Rickson Gracie (born 1958), son of Hélio Gracie and two-time Vale Tudo Japan tournament winner
    • Robson Gracie (1935–2023), second son of Carlos Gracie
    • Roger Gracie (born 1981), multi-time world champion in BJJ and submission grappling, mixed martial artist
    • Rolls Gracie (1951–1982), nephew of Helio Gracie
    • Rolles Gracie Jr. (born 1978), mixed martial artist
    • Rorion Gracie (born 1952), co-founder of the UFC
    • Royce Gracie (born 1966), UFC 1, 2 & 4 tournament winner and UFC Hall of Famer
    • Royler Gracie (born 1965), Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach
    • Ryan Gracie (1974–2007), mixed martial artist

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