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Baby Names That Start With G

681 baby names beginning with the letter G — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

The most-loved baby names starting with G, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.

Girl Names

Gianna#33 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; Italian feminine form of JohnGrace#38 in the U.S.Grace, elegance; divine favorGenesis#66 in the U.S.Beginning, origin, birth — from Greek genesis, also the name of the first book of the BibleGeorgia#99 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth, from Greek georgosGabriella#105 in the U.S.God is my strength; Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'elGenevieve#148 in the U.S.Tribe woman, woman of the people — from Old German Genovefa, possibly from Germanic geno (race,Gemma#170 in the U.S.Gem, precious stone — from Italian/Latin gemma (gem, precious stone, bud)Gracie#227 in the U.S.Grace; favor; diminutive of Grace, from Latin gratia (grace, favor, thanks)Gia#287 in the U.S.God is gracious — as a short form of Gianna (Italian form of Jane/Joan)Gabriela#317 in the U.S.Feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man, hero) and Gwendolyn#360 in the U.S.From the Welsh elements 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'dolen' (ring, loop, link) or 'dwyn' Giselle#382 in the U.S.From Old High German gisil meaning pledge or hostage, used in medieval diplomacy to secure alliGracelynn#442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (from Latin 'gratia' meaning favor, elegance, or divine grace) and theGracelyn#466 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (Latin 'gratia,' favor or elegance) and the suffix -lyn (Welsh 'llyn,'Goldie#621 in the U.S.From Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a giveGabrielle#633 in the U.S.French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my strGalilea#647 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Galilee, from the Hebrew Galil meaning circle or district; the region Gloria#655 in the U.S.Directly from the Latin word gloria meaning glory, fame, or renown; used as a Christian name duGeorgina#689 in the U.S.Farmer; earth-worker; feminine form of George, from Greek georgos (farmer)Gwen#725 in the U.S.Welsh short form of Gwendolyn or Gwenllian, from the Welsh element gwen meaning 'white,' 'fair,Giovanna#878 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, ultimately from Hebrew YoGuinevere#899 in the U.S.From Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen (white, fair, blessed) and hwyfar (smooth, soft, or phaGreta#908 in the U.S.German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning pearl; Giuliana#915 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giuliano (Julian), from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius — the greaGiana#921 in the U.S.Italian short form of Giovanna (the Italian feminine form of John/Giovanni), ultimately from HeGiavanna#1061 in the U.S.God is gracious; variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), frGrecia#1138 in the U.S.Grace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the SpanishGiulia#1141 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Italian feminine form of Giulio (Julius), from Latin Julius (ofGitty#1194 in the U.S.Good, joyful, a good thingGuadalupe#1248 in the U.S.River of black stones; from Arabic wad (river) + Latin lupus (wolf) — a hybrid place name appliGianni#1351 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousGeorgie#1361 in the U.S.A diminutive of George/Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.Gaia#1392 in the U.S.Earth; from Greek Gaia (the personification of Earth, mother of all life)Georgiana#1418 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker (feminine of George)Giada#1438 in the U.S.Jade, the precious green gemstoneGeneva#1657 in the U.S.From the place name Geneva (Latin Genava), from a Celtic root *genu- "bend," referring to the bGwyneth#1771 in the U.S.Irish peopleGisselle#1812 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hGraciela#1835 in the U.S.GraceGreer#1851 in the U.S.Watchful, alertGlory#1859 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'glory' (fame, renown, honor, splendour), from Latin gloria via Old French gloGema#1996 in the U.S.Gem, precious stoneGentry#2025 in the U.S.upper class, nobilityGoldy#2026 in the U.S.GoldGina#2085 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerGianella#2160 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGeraldine#2447 in the U.S.Power of the spearGala#2495 in the U.S.festivity, show, gala celebrationGracyn#2519 in the U.S.son of the steward (also influenced by Grace)Golda#2665 in the U.S.GoldGigi#2831 in the U.S.pet form of names beginning with G (e.g. Georgina, Virginie, Gilberte)Gwenyth#2970 in the U.S.Welsh variant spelling of Gwyneth, from the Welsh region name Gwynedd and the element 'gwyn' meGisele#3081 in the U.S.Hostage, pledgeGrayson#3117 in the U.S.From an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (or 'son of the gray-haired one') — chosenGiorgia#3143 in the U.S.Italian form of Georgia — feminine of George, Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'Giulietta#3144 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Giulia (Julia) — from Roman Julius, traditionally 'youthful' — the ItaliaGwenivere#3145 in the U.S.Variant of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar — gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus a second elemeGabby#3223 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Gladys#3224 in the U.S.From Welsh Gwladus, possibly from gwlad, 'country, land', or a Welsh form of ClaudiaGinny#3268 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or GiGretel#3269 in the U.S.Pearl; German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek margaritesGillian#3307 in the U.S.English feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius, the Roman family namGinger#3308 in the U.S.The pungent spice; from Latin zingiber via Greek — also a nickname for red hair and a pet form Griselda#3309 in the U.S.Gray battle; from Germanic gris, 'gray', and hild, 'battle' — the patient Griselda of BoccaccioGermany#3415 in the U.S.From the country name Germany — from Latin Germania (the land of the Germani tribes); etymologyGittel#3416 in the U.S.good, virtuousGolden#3417 in the U.S.Made of gold; the English adjective used as a name for someone precious and radiantGwynevere#3486 in the U.S.From the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen (white, fair, blessed) and hwyfar (smooth, phantom,Gwenevere#3601 in the U.S.Variant of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar — gwen, 'white, fair', plus an element read as 'phaGalilee#3735 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Galil meaning district or circuit; Galilee was the northern region of ancient IGermani#3736 in the U.S.From Latin germanus, 'a brother; akin, of the same stock' (as in Germaine); also evokes GermanyGalia#3856 in the U.S.From Hebrew Galya — gal, 'wave', plus Yah, 'God' — 'wave of God' or 'God has revealed/redeemed'Georgette#3857 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'Grettel#3858 in the U.S.pearlGeorgianna#3931 in the U.S.Double-n elaboration of Georgiana — a feminine of George, from Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-woGisela#3932 in the U.S.From Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a guarantee of a treaty) — feminineGaby#4013 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish useGiabella#4014 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Gia (from Gianna, 'God is gracious') to Bella ('beautiful'); a combinatiGwendolynn#4213 in the U.S.-nn spelling of Gwendolyn — from Welsh gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus dolen, 'ring', or 'boGhazal#4291 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian ghazal, 'a lyric love poem' (and 'gazelle') — the celebrated poetic formGretchen#4292 in the U.S.German diminutive of Margarete (Margaret) — from Greek margarites, 'pearl'Gizelle#4390 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Giselle — Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage (of honor)' — with the gazelle'Grey#4487 in the U.S.Grey-haired or of grey colour; from Old English graeg, originally a surname for someone with grGeneviene#4493 in the U.S.A respelling of Genevieve, from the Germanic elements meaning 'tribe; kin' and 'woman,' so 'womGiannah#4591 in the U.S.-h spelling of Gianna — an Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gGissel#4592 in the U.S.A spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety/oath)Goddess#4593 in the U.S.From the English word goddess, 'a female deity' — used as an empowering modern word-name

Boy Names

Gabriel#37 in the U.S.God is my strength; man of God; strong man of GodGrayson#51 in the U.S.Son of the gray-haired one; from Old English grǣg (gray) + sunu (son)Gael#86 in the U.S.A Gaelic-speaking person; of the Gaels — from Old Breton or Welsh, referring to the Celtic peopGraham#120 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name meaning 'gravelly homestead' — from Old English grǣg (grey) and hām Giovanni#123 in the U.S.God is gracious — Italian form of John, from Latin Ioannes, Greek Ioannes, Hebrew YochananGeorge#126 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth — from Greek georgos, a compound of ge (earth) and ergon (work)Greyson#149 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired man; from Old English grieg (grey) + son (son of)Griffin#222 in the U.S.Strong lord; from Welsh Gruffudd: griff (strong, grip) + udd (lord, prince)Grant#228 in the U.S.Great; tall; from Old French grand (great, tall), possibly via Scottish clan name le GrantGavin#303 in the U.S.White hawk; from Welsh Gawain (Gwalchgwyn): gwalch (hawk) + gwyn (white, fair, blessed)Gideon#337 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Gidon, from 'gada' (to cut down, to hew), meaning 'one who cuts down', 'great wGrady#373 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Graidaigh, from 'grade' (noble, illustrious) — meanGunner#506 in the U.S.English occupational/word name from 'gunner' (one who operates a gun), but also an anglicized fGianni#524 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan composed of YehoGarrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'spGregory#593 in the U.S.From the Late Latin Gregorius, derived from Greek Gregorios, from gregoreo meaning 'to be awakeGunnar#612 in the U.S.From Old Norse Gunnarr, composed of gunnr ('war,' 'battle') and arr/herr ('warrior,' 'army'), mGustavo#625 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gustav, from Old Swedish Göstaff or Germanic Gus (Geat people) and Gerardo#678 in the U.S.Spanish form of Gerard, from Old High German Gerhard, composed of ger meaning spear and hard meGuillermo#902 in the U.S.Spanish form of William, from Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire, determiGian#956 in the U.S.Italian short form of Giovanni, itself the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning YGage#973 in the U.S.From Old French gage meaning pledge, security, or guarantee; also a surname from the same root Grey#1014 in the U.S.Grey; grey-haired; from Old English graeg (grey, grey-colored)Gatlin#1026 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English gad (fellow, companion) or a variant of the German surname Gätlin; exGordon#1052 in the U.S.Great hill; spacious fort; from Scots Gaelic Gordan, from a Berwickshire place name, possibly fGary#1073 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names cGio#1091 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousGianluca#1156 in the U.S.God is gracious and light — grace and illuminationGadiel#1186 in the U.S.God is my fortune; God is my luck; from Hebrew Gad-El (gad: fortune, luck + El: God)Gerald#1206 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Gerwald (ger: spear + wald: ruler, to wield power)Gino#1218 in the U.S.God is gracious; shortened Italian formGenesis#1305 in the U.S.Origin; beginning; creation; from Greek genesis (origin, birth, creation) — the Greek title of Giovani#1312 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of GodGilbert#1330 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageGus#1331 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin augustGraysen#1390 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired manGray#1418 in the U.S.The color gray; grey-hairedGonzalo#1423 in the U.S.a Spanish name of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, from 'gunþi' meaning 'battle, war'Giancarlo#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious and free manGlenn#1443 in the U.S.Valley; narrow mountain valleyGiuseppe#1459 in the U.S.He will add; God will increase (Italian form of Joseph)Gavriel#1514 in the U.S.God is my strong manGilberto#1521 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageGerman#1541 in the U.S.from Latin Germanus meaning "brother, of the same parents"Gerson#1576 in the U.S.ExileGranger#1636 in the U.S.Farmer, keeper of the granaryGuy#1637 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Wido, possibly meaning "wood" or "wide," brought to England by the NormaGibson#1680 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)Giannis#1692 in the U.S.The modern Greek form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.Ghaith#1702 in the U.S.RainGerard#1713 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')Garrison#1757 in the U.S.GarrisonGentry#1813 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from the word gentry (Old French genterie), referring to peopleGeovanni#1946 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGiorgio#1963 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerGiovanny#1964 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGreysen#1965 in the U.S.Son of the stewardGlen#2026 in the U.S.valley, narrow glenGannon#2216 in the U.S.Irish surname from Mag Fhionnáin, 'son of the fair one', from fionn 'fair, white'.Gene#2238 in the U.S.Well bornGryffin#2239 in the U.S.Lord, princeGenaro#2268 in the U.S.January; of Janus; Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the two-faced god oGregorio#2336 in the U.S.Watchful, alertGiovonni#2523 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGolden#2583 in the U.S.made of goldGurbaaz#2616 in the U.S.falcon of the GuruGiacomo#2654 in the U.S.Italian form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov — traditionally 'supplanter, holder of the heeGionni#2655 in the U.S.Variant of Italian Giovanni/Gianni (form of John), from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'Grayden#2690 in the U.S.grey valley / grey settlementGeno#2728 in the U.S.Origin uncertainGareth#2776 in the U.S.ValourGiuliano#2850 in the U.S.Italian form of Julian — from Roman Julius, traditionally linked to 'youthful' — borne by MedicGohan#2851 in the U.S.Cooked rice; meal; from Japanese gohan (cooked rice, meal) — also a Dragon Ball Z character namGracen#2954 in the U.S.Son of the stewardGaspar#3053 in the U.S.treasurer / bringer of treasureGeo#3054 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerGershon#3150 in the U.S.Sojourner, stranger there; the name of Levi's firstborn son, ancestor of the Gershonite LevitesGamaliel#3208 in the U.S.From Hebrew Gamliel, 'reward of God' or 'God is my recompense'; a biblical leader and a reveredGaston#3396 in the U.S.From French Gaston — likely 'from Gascony', or Germanic, 'guest, stranger'; routes layeredGeovanny#3397 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracioGabino#3468 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; alsGeorgios#3540 in the U.S.Greek form of George — from Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker' (ge, 'earth', plus ergon, 'woGeronimo#3541 in the U.S.Spanish-Italian form of Jerome — Greek Hieronymos, 'sacred name' — historically attached to theGaius#3598 in the U.S.An ancient Roman praenomen of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to Latin gaudere, 'to rejoice'Geoffrey#3599 in the U.S.A Norman French form of the Germanic name Godfrey or Gottfried, from elements meaning God or trGordie#3678 in the U.S.Gordie is the familiar short form of Gordon, a Scottish surname taken from a place in BerwickshGustav#3686 in the U.S.Traditionally 'staff of the Geats' (or 'of the gods'), the dynastic name of Swedish kings from Greer#3789 in the U.S.Scottish surname from Gregor/Gregory — Greek gregorein, 'to watch, be vigilant'Gaetano#3979 in the U.S.Italian form of Caietanus — 'from Gaeta' (a coastal town in Italy)Graeme#3980 in the U.S.Scottish spelling of Graham — from an English place-name, 'gravelly homestead' (Grantham); a grGauge#4073 in the U.S.From the English word gauge — Old North French gauge, 'a measure, standard, gauge'; also linkedGraycen#4074 in the U.S.-cen styling of Grayson — 'son of the greyve (steward)' — moody-modernGalileo#4172 in the U.S.From Galilee, the region in northern Israel; an Italian name carried to fame by the astronomer Gavyn#4173 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Gavin — from Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk', or 'hawk of May' (the knight GawaiGadriel#4296 in the U.S.An angelic-style -el ('God') name, variously glossed 'God is my fortune' (gad, 'fortune', plus Greylan#4297 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Grey (the color/surname) with the -lan(d) ending; in the Graylan/GreysoGrover#4298 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'dweller by the grove of trees'Guadalupe#4299 in the U.S.From the Spanish shrine and title of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the place-name from Arabic wadi, 'rGalen#4442 in the U.S.CalmGraceson#4443 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Grace ('grace, favor') to the -son ending (also a Grayson echo); no singGraylen#4444 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Gray (the color/surname) with the -len ending; in the Graylan/Greyson fGabe#4591 in the U.S.Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'Gabriele#4592 in the U.S.Italian (masculine) form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength; man of God'; hGeovani#4593 in the U.S.Spelling of Giovanni — the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Geovany#4594 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Giovanni — the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Ghazi#4595 in the U.S.From Arabic ghazi, 'a warrior, fighter; a conqueror, one who wins'Griffith#4596 in the U.S.From Welsh Gruffudd — possibly 'strong lord' or 'fierce chief' (from a -udd, 'lord', element); Gurniwaz#4597 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian, joining gur, 'the Guru', with niwaz, 'one who graces/bestows/cherishes' —Gates#4759 in the U.S.English surname for someone who lived by the gates of a town or castle, from Old English geatGibran#4760 in the U.S.From the Arabic surname of poet Khalil Gibran; linked to a root meaning 'to set/mend (a bone), Greg#4761 in the U.S.Short form of Gregory — from Greek gregoros, 'watchful, vigilant, alert'Gryphon#4762 in the U.S.A -y- spelling of Griffin — from Greek gryps, 'the griffin' (the mythical eagle-lion); also linGuhan#4763 in the U.S.From Tamil/Sanskrit Guhan — a name of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya); from guha, 'a cave; the inner c

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