Tracy

Unisex

Meaning

From Tracey, a place in Normandy; of noble descent.

Etymology

Tracy derives from the Norman French place name Tracey, which comes from a Gallo-Roman personal name 'Thracius.' The name was brought to England by Norman settlers after 1066.

About the Name Tracy

Tracy is a unisex name that originated as a Norman surname and became popular as a given name in the 20th century. It is used for both boys and girls, though it became more associated with females from the 1960s onward.

Notable Bearers

Tracy Chapman Tracy Morgan Tracy Marrow (Ice-T)