Grahame is an unusual, yet captivating male given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Graham, which itself comes from the Norman French 'Grahaume', a place name that translates to 'gravelly homestead'. The name Grahame is often associated with the works of Scottish novelist and poet Graeme Greene, who contributed significantly to the spy genre in literature.
The name Grahame experienced a peak in popularity with six births recorded in the year 1978, indicating that it was quite common during that time period.