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Name Origin

Tracy is a unisex given name of English origin. It is derived from the surname Tracy, which in turn originates from an Irish Gaelic location name meaning 'the place of the Britons'.

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Famous People

Tracy Chapman (1963-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist (1989)
  • Known for socially conscious folk music

Tracy Morgan (1968-)

Actor and comedian

  • Starred in '30 Rock' and 'Saturday Night Live'
  • Known for his energetic stand-up comedy

Tracy Letts (1965-)

Playwright, actor, screenwriter

  • Pulitzer Prize winner for 'August: Osage County'
  • Known for his sharp and insightful writing

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