A Scottish masculine given name, variant spelling of Graham. Also used as a surname, particularly common in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
From the Scottish surname Graham, which derives from the place name Grantham in Lincolnshire, meaning 'gravel homestead' in Old English. The name entered Scotland through Norman settlers and became associated with Clan Graham, one of Scotland's historic clans.
Graeme represents the fascinating journey of a place name that became a clan name, then a surname, and finally a popular given name - all while crossing from England to Scotland and back. The alternative spelling with 'ae' is distinctly Scottish, showing how even vowel combinations can carry cultural identity across generations.
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