GIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Italian
Meaning: "God is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #722

This short form of Gianna and Giovanna, the feminine forms of Gianni and Giovanni, the Italian versions of John, is a cute if slight name that calls to mind stylish sisters Mia, Lea, Pia, Tia, and Nia. Chosen by Matt Damon and his wife for their daughter.

Gia is being discussed in our message boards:

• Twin number two is still nameless!!!
• How does this sibset sound? middle name ideas?
• Build a sibling set together!
• New BNG: Create an Elementary School Class!
• Narrowed it down to 4 names, please help, we are stuck!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gia:

• BABY NAME TRENDS: View from the Peak