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Name Origin

Graham is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is a habitational surname derived from Grantham, a town in Lincolnshire, England. The name means 'gravel homestead' or 'homestead by the gravel pit'.

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Famous People

Graham Bell (1847-1922)

Inventor, scientist

  • Invented the telephone
  • Made significant contributions to audiology and deaf education

Graham Greene (1904-1991)

Novelist, short story writer, playwright, critic

  • Authored influential novels like 'The Power and the Glory' and 'Brighton Rock'
  • Known for his exploration of themes like faith, morality, and political intrigue

Graham Chapman (1941-1989)

Actor, comedian, writer

  • Member of the Monty Python comedy troupe
  • Known for his surreal humor and iconic characters like Brian Cohen in 'Monty Python's Life of Brian'

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