Tracey

The first name Tracey for girls is an English diminutive of the name Theresa, which has its origin in the Ancient Greek Therasia (Θηρεσία). The German translation includes meanings such as 'the one from Thera', 'the huntress', 'the game animal', as well as 'the harvest worker' and 'the summer'.

What does the name Tracey mean?

Tracey is a diminutive of the name Theresa and has its roots in the Ancient Greek Therasia (Θηρεσία). The German meanings include 'the one from Thera', 'the huntress', 'the game animal', 'the harvest worker', and 'the summer'. The origin of the name is not entirely clear, but it may derive from the Ancient Greek Thḗrā (Θήρᾱ) for the Aegean island Thira, now known as Santorini. The terms thēráō (θηράω) for 'to hunt', thēríon (θηρίον) for 'the animal, the wild animal, the game animal', therízo (θερίζω) for 'to harvest, to mow', or théros (θέρος) for 'summer' could also be relevant. Additionally, Tracey is also used as a male first name, derived from an English surname that originally referred to the Norman place Tracy-sur-Mer. The derivation from the Roman-Latin term Thraciacum means 'the possession of Thracius'. The name became well-known through the film 'High Society', in which the character Tracy Samantha Lord plays the lead role. Variants of the name include Tracy, Traci, Tracie, and Tracee. The male form Trace is also common.

Where does the name Tracey come from?

Tracey is a first name used for both women and men and has origins in Ancient Greek as well as Latin. The meaning of the name is 'the one from Thera'. The etymology traces back to Old French, Ancient Greek, and Latin. The terms Thḗrā (Θήρᾱ) refer to the island Thira, which is now Santorini in Greece, or to thēráō (θηράω) for 'to hunt', thēríon (θηρίον) for 'the animal, the wild animal, the game animal', therízo (θερίζω) for 'to harvest, to mow', or théros (θέρος) for 'summer'. Additionally, the word derives from Thraciacum, which means 'possession of Thracius'. The language is English.

How do you pronounce Tracey?

The pronunciation of Tracey is two syllables and gives the name a lively and dynamic touch. It is usually pronounced as 'Tra-cey' [ˈtreɪ̯si], with the diphthong in the first syllable providing a dynamic sound. The i-ending brings a bright, friendly finish and gives Tracey a certain lightness in its sound structure. As a result, the name appears modern, approachable, and radiates a pleasant, open dynamism.

When is the name day of Tracey?

Tracey celebrates its name day on July 13, August 9, August 26, October 1, and October 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Tracey is among the rarer first names. In 2023, the name ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. Tracey reached its highest position in 2020 with the 2,824th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.

Famous people

• Carl Tracey Hawley (American artist)
• Tracey Baker-Simmons (film producer from America)
• Tracey Beatty (Australian basketball player)
• Tracey Birdsall (actress from America)
• Tracey Brown (singer from the Bahamas)
• Tracey Cherelle Jones (actress from the USA)
• Tracey Childs (British actress)
• Tracey Crisp (British actress)
• Tracey Deer (American film director)
• Tracey Eaton (American football player)
• Tracey Elizabeth McSween (singer from England)
• Tracey Ellis (Canadian actress)
• Tracey Emin (English artist)
• Tracey Gold (American actress)
• Tracey Hall (American basketball player)
• Tracey Hallam (badminton player from Great Britain)
• Tracey Jackson (American writer)
• Tracey Katelnikoff (ice hockey player from Canada)
• Tracey Kelliher (singer)
• Tracey Lee (American rapper)