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Gambit means ploy or trick, which makes it an appropriate name for a little player. Eight boys were named Gambit in the US in one recent year.
English word name
"gamble, bet"
It's a gamble that your child will grow up to appreciate the name Gamble.
Gamul is a masculine name with ancient origins, primarily connected to Old Norse and Germanic languages. It derives from the Old Norse word 'gamall' meaning 'old' or 'ancient one,' sometimes…
Gan is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Chinese, Gan (甘) can mean 'sweet' or represent other characters with different meanings depending on the tone and…
Norse
"wand elf"
Gandalf is most famously the name of the powerful wizard in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit . The name is drawn from Old Norse mythology.
Teutonic
"wand-wolf"
Gandolf and variant Gandulf are legitimate names used in medieval Europe, including by several bishops and dukes. From it comes the name of Castel Gandolfo, the pope's summer residence. However, to…
Gandolph is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'gand' meaning 'magic' or 'staff' and 'wolf' meaning 'wolf.' This powerful combination creates a meaning along the lines of…
Irish surname, derivation unknown.
A dandy, bouncy family name with tap shoes, high hat, and cane. There are several theories of its derivation, including as a nickname from the word 'ganty,' for a person who commonly wore gloves, or…
Diminutive of Gennady, Russian
"noble, generous"
A nickname for Gennady, a cool and unusual Russian boy name.
Ganen is a masculine name with possible roots in multiple cultures. It may derive from Arabic origins, where similar names like Ghanen can mean 'rich' or 'wealthy,' not just in material terms but in…
Sanskrit
"god of the multitude"
The name of the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom is rarely heard outside India.
Hindi
"fortunate"
The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.
Ganin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Russian, it's a surname derived from the diminutive form of Gavriil (Gabriel), meaning 'God is my strength.' In Hebrew contexts, it can…
Basque
"God is gracious"
Basque form of John
Basque variation of John
Ganiz, sometimes spelled Ganix, is a Basque name which is e variation of John. Virtually unknown in the US, this may be a creative way to honor an ancestral John (and there are so many of them!).
Gannen is a modern masculine name with possible Irish or Gaelic roots, though its exact etymology is somewhat obscure. Some suggest it may be related to the Irish word 'gean' meaning 'love' or…
German
"goose"
A bird name that could be thought of as an animated spin on Garrett.
Gannie is a masculine name of uncertain origins, possibly derived as a diminutive of names like Gannon or as a variant of Gary. It might also have Scottish Gaelic roots, potentially related to 'gean'…
Gannin is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Gaelic or Celtic roots. It may be related to the Irish word 'gean' meaning 'love' or 'favor,' or potentially represent a…
French, Frisian
"grace or eagle"
Anne, usually seen as a girls' name, is also attested as a boys' name - for example, Anne de Montmorency, who was a French soldier, statesman and diplomat. He became Marshal of France and Constable…