By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Georgienne is a feminine name that functions as an elaborate French feminine form of George, which derives from the Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The name combines the classic…
French
"to protect"
Straightforward surname with potential thanks to the rise of Carson. The actress Greer Garson gives it a splash of Hollywood glamor.
Yevette is an uncommon spelling variation of Yvette, a French feminine name derived from the Germanic name Ivo, meaning 'yew' (a type of tree symbolizing strength). The traditional Yvette emerged as…
French variation of Walter
This could be a fresh way to honor an ancestral Walter.
"joyful"
The meaning of this word flipped from "cheerful" to "homosexual" during the twentieth century, and it's now almost certainly too loaded to sit comfortably as a baby name. Which is a shame as…
"brisk, high-spirited"
Best left on the old southern plantation, sipping his mint julep.
Geneviève is a feminine name of French origin with deep historical roots. Derived from the Germanic name Genovefa, it combines elements meaning 'tribe' or 'race' and 'woman.' The name is most…
Geoffroi is a masculine name representing the traditional French form of Geoffrey, which ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning 'peace' (fred) and either 'territory' or 'god' (gawia). This…
Gérald is the French form of Gerald, a masculine name with Germanic origins combining elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule' or 'power.' The accent mark over the 'e' creates the distinctive French…
Géralde is the masculine form of Géraldine, which derives from the Germanic name Gerald, composed of elements meaning "spear" and "rule" or "power." This French variant maintains the same powerful…
Giraud is a masculine name of French origin, representing an old French form of Gerald, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "spear ruler" or "rule of the spear." This name carries an…
Girauld is a masculine name of Germanic origin, a variant of Gerald or Gerold, derived from elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule' or 'power.' This medieval form was more common in France during the…
Géaud is a rare masculine French name with possible roots in ancient Germanic naming traditions. The distinctive accent mark (acute accent) gives the name its proper French pronunciation, with a soft…
Gérard is a masculine French name derived from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." This name has been popular throughout France and French-speaking…
Genève is a feminine name derived from the French word for Geneva, the beautiful Swiss city situated on Lake Geneva. The name carries elegance with its French pronunciation (zhuh-NEV) and accent…
"skilled with a spear"
Unusual saint's name rarely heard outside Roman Catholic rectories until it made an appearance on a reality-TV show; has an attractive French feel. Gervase is a common spelling variation.
Spelling variation of Gervaise, French
Gervais is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wis' meaning 'wise,' together translating to 'skilled with the spear.' The name was borne…
Guilbert is a masculine name of Germanic and Old French origins, essentially a variant of Gilbert. The name combines the Germanic elements 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' and 'beraht' meaning…
Gilles is a French masculine name derived from the Latin name Aegidius, which means 'shield' or 'young goat'. Popular throughout medieval France, Gilles became associated with the 7th-century hermit…
Godefroi is a masculine name of Old Germanic origin, representing the medieval French form of Godfrey or Geoffrey. The name combines the elements "god" (god) and "frid" (peace), literally meaning…
