Type Surname (from occupation)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɹeɪn.d͡ʒəɹ/(American English) /ˈɡɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/(British English) /ɡʁɑ̃.ʒe/(French)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "farm bailiff" from Old French grangier, ultimately from Latin granum meaning "grain". It is borne in the Harry Potter novels by Harry's friend Hermione Granger.

Related Names

Rootgranum
VariantsGarner, Garnier(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024