The surname Grace, of Irish descent, has a rich and fascinating history. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Grádaigh, derived from the word "grá," meaning "love." The Ó Grádaigh clan was once a prominent family in County Kilkenny, Ireland, where they held lands and wielded significant influence.
The name Grace can be traced back to the 13th century, when the clan's chief, Donal Ó Grádaigh, became renowned for his loyalty and bravery. The family's reputation grew as they defended their lands against rival clans and English invaders.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Ireland faced turbulent times, with conflicts between the native Irish and the English. Many Irish families, including the Graces, were forced to adopt English surnames or modify their Gaelic names to anglicized forms to avoid persecution. This led to the transformation of Ó Grádaigh into Grace.
In the centuries that followed, many members of the Grace family emigrated from Ireland to other parts of the world, particularly to the United States. They brought their surname with them, and today, Grace is a common surname among individuals of Irish heritage in various countries.
The surname Grace serves as a proud reminder of the clan's Gaelic roots and the resilience of the Irish people in the face of adversity.
I'm Bóru Grace, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Grace allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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Colour | Brown |
Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
Cleaning | Hand wash only |
Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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EAN | 5055374500149 |
Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |