Meaning & Etymology
English, Scottish
From an English and Scottish surname which was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large". A famous bearer of the surname was Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union forces during the American Civil War who later served as president. In America the name has often been given in his honour.
/GRANT/
EtymologyBorrowed from Scottish Gaelic Grannd; from Anglo-Norman graunt, Old French grant, Latin grandis.
Popularity in the US
♀ Girls
Peak#5268 in 1986 (14 births)
Recent#16391 in 2019
Trend↓ Fading
♂ Boys
Peak#115 in 1997 (3,315 births)
Recent#228 in 2025
Trend↓ Fading
Destiny 6 — The Nurturer
6
The Nurturer
Venus · Water · The Nurturer
NurturingResponsibleCompassionateProtectiveHarmoniousDevoted
Life Path 6 is governed by Venus — the planet of love, beauty, harmony, and the deepest impulses toward relationship and care — and this planetary ruler shapes every dimension of the 6's existence. The vibration of 6 is the energy of unconditional love expressed through action: the impulse not merely to feel love but to embody it through service, nurturing, beauty, and devotion to the wellbeing of others. Where other numbers seek power or wisdom or freedom, the 6 seeks to create conditions in which those they love can truly flourish. Life Path 6s are the nurturers, the healers, the home-builders, and the beautifiers of the world — their gift is the extraordinary capacity to make others feel genuinely cared for and cherished.
Famous People with Destiny 6
GM
Gregor Mendel
Botanist and founder of genetics
Scientist
EH
Edwin Hubble
Astronomer who proved the universe is expanding
Scientist
RF
Rosalind Franklin
Biophysicist, DNA structure pioneer
Scientist
JH
Jimi Hendrix
Rock guitarist and songwriter
Musician
FS
Frank Sinatra
Jazz and pop vocalist, Rat Pack member
Musician
BH
Billie Holiday
Jazz and blues vocalist
Musician
SW
Stevie Wonder
Pop, soul and R&B musician
Musician
BS
Bruce Springsteen
Rock musician, The Boss
Musician