Grady

Grady is a name used as both a surname and a given name. The surname Grady is of Irish origin, derived from Gaelic Ó Gráda or Ó Grádaigh, meaning "descendant of Grádaigh." Through immigration and Anglicization, Grady has spread to English-speaking countries and remains in use today.

Notable people with the surname Grady include Henry W. Grady, a 19th-century American journalist who promoted the New South; James Grady, an American author known for political thrillers; and Grady Booch, a computer scientist who helped advance object-oriented design methods.

As a given name, Grady is used in the United States and elsewhere. Notable bearers include Grady Sizemore, a former Major League Baseball center fielder, and Grady Jarrett, a professional American football defensive tackle.

Geography and institutions also bear the name. Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta is named after Henry W. Grady, and the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia honors him as well. In addition, several counties and towns in the United States carry the Grady name.

Variants and related forms include O'Grady and Grady as a standalone given name or surname. The name continues to appear in navigation, commerce, and culture as a recognizable personal and place name.