graciel

Graciel is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, considered a variant or shortened form of Graciela. The name is linked to the Spanish word gracia, meaning grace, which traces back to Latin gratia. Graciel is relatively uncommon and does not represent a widely used given name in any single country, though it may appear in personal records within Spanish-speaking communities.

Distribution and usage of the name Graciel are modest and largely regional. It has been observed in some Latin American populations and among Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, typically as part of a family’s preferred spelling rather than as a standardized form. The form without the final “a” distinguishes it from the more common Graciela, and may reflect individual preference, family tradition, or local naming conventions.

Notable people with the exact spelling Graciel are not widely documented in major encyclopedic sources. As a result, Graciel is primarily encountered as a given name in personal naming rather than as a prominent public or cultural marker. In discussions of names, Graciel is often noted as a less common variant of Graciela.

See also: Graciela, Gracia, Graciana. The name should not be confused with gracile, an English adjective meaning slender or gracefully built, which is etymologically unrelated to the given name.