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Baby Names That Start With G

1013 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 HeGuadalupe#1029 in the U.S.River of black stones; from Arabic wad (river) + Latin lupus (wolf) — a hybrid place name appliGiavanna#1114 in the U.S.God is gracious; variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), frGaia#1147 in the U.S.Earth; from Greek Gaia (the personification of Earth, mother of all life)Grecia#1160 in the U.S.Grace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the SpanishGianni#1222 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousGiulia#1262 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Italian feminine form of Giulio (Julius), from Latin Julius (ofGiada#1400 in the U.S.Jade, the precious green gemstoneGitty#1443 in the U.S.Good, joyful, a good thingGeorgie#1587 in the U.S.A diminutive of George/Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.Geneva#1603 in the U.S.From the place name Geneva (Latin Genava), from a Celtic root *genu- "bend," referring to the bGisselle#1613 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Giselle, from the Germanic element gisil meaning "pledge" or "hostage," hGeorgiana#1631 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker (feminine of George)Gema#1729 in the U.S.Gem, precious stoneGwyneth#1788 in the U.S.Irish peopleGraciela#1943 in the U.S.GraceGreer#1980 in the U.S.Watchful, alertGeraldine#2013 in the U.S.Power of the spearGianella#2014 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGina#2015 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerGlory#2134 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'glory' (fame, renown, honor, splendour), from Latin gloria via Old French gloGala#2306 in the U.S.festivity, show, gala celebrationGittel#2349 in the U.S.good, virtuousGrettel#2350 in the U.S.pearlGentry#2461 in the U.S.upper class, nobilityGoldy#2531 in the U.S.GoldGigi#2561 in the U.S.pet form of names beginning with G (e.g. Georgina, Virginie, Gilberte)Golda#2666 in the U.S.GoldGracyn#2667 in the U.S.son of the steward (also influenced by Grace)Gisele#2827 in the U.S.Hostage, pledgeGwynevere#2976 in the U.S.From the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen (white, fair, blessed) and hwyfar (smooth, phantom,Ginny#3021 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or GiGabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Galilee#3052 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Galil meaning district or circuit; Galilee was the northern region of ancient IGrey#3085 in the U.S.Grey-haired or of grey colour; from Old English graeg, originally a surname for someone with grGillian#3124 in the U.S.English feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius, the Roman family namGwenyth#3125 in the U.S.Welsh variant spelling of Gwyneth, from the Welsh region name Gwynedd and the element 'gwyn' meGolden#3289 in the U.S.Made of gold; the English adjective used as a name for someone precious and radiantGretel#3290 in the U.S.Pearl; German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek margaritesGwenivere#3405 in the U.S.Variant of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar — gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus a second elemeGladys#3453 in the U.S.From Welsh Gwladus, possibly from gwlad, 'country, land', or a Welsh form of ClaudiaGlada#3473 in the U.S.Glada reads as a trimmed form or spelling variant of Gladys, the Welsh name Gwladys, which oldeGiulietta#3521 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Giulia (Julia) — from Roman Julius, traditionally 'youthful' — the ItaliaGiannina#3588 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Gianna (Giovanna) — the feminine of Giovanni/John, Hebrew 'God is graciouGinger#3589 in the U.S.The pungent spice; from Latin zingiber via Greek — also a nickname for red hair and a pet form Grayson#3590 in the U.S.From an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (or 'son of the gray-haired one') — chosenGretchen#3591 in the U.S.German diminutive of Margarete (Margaret) — from Greek margarites, 'pearl'Griselda#3592 in the U.S.Gray battle; from Germanic gris, 'gray', and hild, 'battle' — the patient Griselda of BoccaccioGwenevere#3593 in the U.S.Variant of Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar — gwen, 'white, fair', plus an element read as 'phaGlendola#3637 in the U.S.Glendola extends Glenda or Glenna with an ornamental -ola ending, in the early-twentieth-centurGalia#3710 in the U.S.From Hebrew Galya — gal, 'wave', plus Yah, 'God' — 'wave of God' or 'God has revealed/redeemed'Gizelle#3764 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Giselle — Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage (of honor)' — with the gazelle'Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish useGertrue#3870 in the U.S.Gertrue is a trimmed spelling of Gertrude, from the Old High German ger, 'spear,' and trud, 'stGiorgia#3898 in the U.S.Italian form of Georgia — feminine of George, Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'Giulianna#3899 in the U.S.Double-n Italian styling of Giuliana — feminine of Julian, from the Roman Julius clan, read 'yoGeorgette#3984 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'Gracey#3985 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Grace — Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing'Gilberte#3993 in the U.S.Gilberte is the French feminine form of Gilbert, built from the Germanic elements gisil, 'pledgGoddess#4053 in the U.S.From the English word goddess, 'a female deity' — used as an empowering modern word-nameGhazal#4218 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian ghazal, 'a lyric love poem' (and 'gazelle') — the celebrated poetic formGladyce#4238 in the U.S.Gladyce is a decorative spelling of Gladys, from the Welsh Gwladus, a name of uncertain sense sGisela#4302 in the U.S.From Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a guarantee of a treaty) — feminine

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 meGrey#876 in the U.S.Grey; grey-haired; from Old English graeg (grey, grey-colored)Gatlin#888 in the U.S.Possibly from Old English gad (fellow, companion) or a variant of the German surname Gätlin; exGuillermo#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 Gadiel#1071 in the U.S.God is my fortune; God is my luck; from Hebrew Gad-El (gad: fortune, luck + El: God)Gordon#1089 in the U.S.Great hill; spacious fort; from Scots Gaelic Gordan, from a Berwickshire place name, possibly fGary#1130 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names cGenesis#1149 in the U.S.Origin; beginning; creation; from Greek genesis (origin, birth, creation) — the Greek title of Gio#1161 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousGerald#1167 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Gerwald (ger: spear + wald: ruler, to wield power)Gus#1212 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin augustGianluca#1249 in the U.S.God is gracious and light — grace and illuminationGiovani#1250 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of GodGranger#1255 in the U.S.Farmer, keeper of the granaryGraysen#1281 in the U.S.Son of the grey-haired manGino#1323 in the U.S.God is gracious; shortened Italian formGray#1343 in the U.S.The color gray; grey-hairedGlenn#1362 in the U.S.Valley; narrow mountain valleyGilbert#1394 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageGiancarlo#1404 in the U.S.God is gracious and free manGilberto#1436 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageGiannis#1482 in the U.S.The modern Greek form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.Gonzalo#1483 in the U.S.a Spanish name of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, from 'gunþi' meaning 'battle, war'Gerard#1529 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')Guy#1561 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Wido, possibly meaning "wood" or "wide," brought to England by the NormaGentry#1598 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from the word gentry (Old French genterie), referring to peopleGibson#1616 in the U.S.Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)German#1652 in the U.S.from Latin Germanus meaning "brother, of the same parents"Giuseppe#1687 in the U.S.He will add; God will increase (Italian form of Joseph)Geovanni#1730 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGiorgio#1731 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerGavriel#1762 in the U.S.God is my strong manGarrison#1790 in the U.S.GarrisonGhaith#1819 in the U.S.RainGerson#1835 in the U.S.ExileGannon#1861 in the U.S.Irish surname from Mag Fhionnáin, 'son of the fair one', from fionn 'fair, white'.Greysen#1880 in the U.S.Son of the stewardGene#1905 in the U.S.Well bornGionni#1997 in the U.S.Variant of Italian Giovanni/Gianni (form of John), from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'Giovanny#2028 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGlen#2315 in the U.S.valley, narrow glenGurbaaz#2316 in the U.S.falcon of the GuruGenaro#2423 in the U.S.January; of Janus; Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the two-faced god oGohan#2447 in the U.S.Cooked rice; meal; from Japanese gohan (cooked rice, meal) — also a Dragon Ball Z character namGryffin#2503 in the U.S.Lord, princeGracen#2600 in the U.S.Son of the stewardGareth#2637 in the U.S.ValourGaspar#2638 in the U.S.treasurer / bringer of treasureGregorio#2639 in the U.S.Watchful, alertGolden#2673 in the U.S.made of goldGrayden#2674 in the U.S.grey valley / grey settlementGeo#2715 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerGalen#2753 in the U.S.CalmGeno#2754 in the U.S.Origin uncertainGiovonni#2880 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousGeoffrey#3056 in the U.S.A Norman French form of the Germanic name Godfrey or Gottfried, from elements meaning God or trGabino#3112 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; alsGates#3231 in the U.S.English surname for someone who lived by the gates of a town or castle, from Old English geatGershon#3232 in the U.S.Sojourner, stranger there; the name of Levi's firstborn son, ancestor of the Gershonite LevitesGiacomo#3282 in the U.S.Italian form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov — traditionally 'supplanter, holder of the heeGustav#3340 in the U.S.Traditionally 'staff of the Geats' (or 'of the gods'), the dynastic name of Swedish kings from Gleason#3362 in the U.S.Gleason is an anglicized form of the Irish O Glasain, from glas, 'green, gray, or silver,' combGeronimo#3401 in the U.S.Spanish-Italian form of Jerome — Greek Hieronymos, 'sacred name' — historically attached to theGiuliano#3402 in the U.S.Italian form of Julian — from Roman Julius, traditionally linked to 'youthful' — borne by MedicGottlieb#3429 in the U.S.Gottlieb is a German name meaning 'God's love', from Gott, 'God', and lieb/Liebe, 'love' or 'deGalileo#3469 in the U.S.From Galilee, the region in northern Israel; an Italian name carried to fame by the astronomer Gamaliel#3535 in the U.S.From Hebrew Gamliel, 'reward of God' or 'God is my recompense'; a biblical leader and a reveredGibran#3536 in the U.S.From the Arabic surname of poet Khalil Gibran; linked to a root meaning 'to set/mend (a bone), Greylan#3537 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Grey (the color/surname) with the -lan(d) ending; in the Graylan/GreysoGaius#3618 in the U.S.An ancient Roman praenomen of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to Latin gaudere, 'to rejoice'Graylen#3619 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Gray (the color/surname) with the -len ending; in the Graylan/Greyson fGuadalupe#3620 in the U.S.From the Spanish shrine and title of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the place-name from Arabic wadi, 'rGordie#3678 in the U.S.Gordie is the familiar short form of Gordon, a Scottish surname taken from a place in BerwickshGauge#3712 in the U.S.From the English word gauge — Old North French gauge, 'a measure, standard, gauge'; also linkedGeovanny#3713 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Giovanni — the Italian form of John, Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracioGraeme#3714 in the U.S.Scottish spelling of Graham — from an English place-name, 'gravelly homestead' (Grantham); a grGuerino#3760 in the U.S.Guerino is a traditional Italian given name from a Germanic root meaning war or protection, theGarvis#3782 in the U.S.Garvis reads as a variant of Jarvis, itself from the medieval Gervase, a Norman name whose firsGranvil#3790 in the U.S.Granvil is a reduced spelling of Granville, an Anglo-Norman surname drawn from a Norman place nGraycen#3904 in the U.S.-cen styling of Grayson — 'son of the greyve (steward)' — moody-modernGil#4000 in the U.S.From Hebrew gil, 'joy, happiness', or a short form of Gilbert, 'bright pledge'; routes layeredGreer#4001 in the U.S.Scottish surname from Gregor/Gregory — Greek gregorein, 'to watch, be vigilant'Gurfateh#4002 in the U.S.From Punjabi gur, 'Guru', plus fateh, 'victory' — 'victory of/through the Guru'Gaston#4101 in the U.S.From French Gaston — likely 'from Gascony', or Germanic, 'guest, stranger'; routes layeredGrover#4102 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'dweller by the grove of trees'Gearl#4109 in the U.S.Gearl is a Southern American folk spelling of Earl, adding a silent-looking G to the front of tGemayel#4156 in the U.S.Gemayel comes from the Arabic root jamil, meaning beautiful or handsome. It is well known as a Geovany#4222 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Giovanni — the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Gervase#4256 in the U.S.Gervase is the English form of the medieval name Gervasius, whose first element is usually linkGearld#4271 in the U.S.Gearld is a spelling variant of Gerald, from the Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule'), so 'Gerhart#4273 in the U.S.Gerhart is a German spelling of Gerhard, built from the Old High German ger, 'spear,' and hard,Graceson#4338 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Grace ('grace, favor') to the -son ending (also a Grayson echo); no singGarlin#4339 in the U.S.Garlin is an uncommon masculine name, most plausibly a surname or a variant reshaping of Garlan

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