In Sweden this is a very modern name, more or less considered "invented" by parents of the 80's-90's. 25 years ago there weren't even 10 people registered with the name Gry, and it is not listed in any older name books/listings. TV-personality Gry Forsell might have inspired parents.
― Anonymous User 1/15/2007
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The name means the first light of day. And it is used throughout Scandinavia. [noted -ed]