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Göktuğ
Turkish word name
GÖKTUĞ is a Turkish air-to-air missile development program, from gök , "sky", and tuğ , "banner". Göktuğ has been co-opted as a baby name in Turkey, mostly among those with ties to the Air Force, and…
Goku
Japanese
"aware of emptiness"
Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the…
Gold
English word name
"gold"
Luxe baby name that could easily fit in among children named Onyx and Emerald. Goldie is a rising choice for girls.
Golden
Word name
Like Silver, a shimmering metallic color name, that may lean too dazzling for some, but more grounded for others, thanks to its similarity of Alden, Auden, Elden and Gordon. Given to 100 babies in a…
Golding
Golding is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the Old English 'golde,' meaning 'gold' or 'golden.' As a given name, it carries connotations of value,…
Goldwin
Goldwin is a masculine name with Germanic origins, combining the elements "gold" (precious metal) and "win" (friend or protector). This distinctive name carries connotations of wealth, success, and…
Goldwyn
Goldwyn is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining elements meaning 'gold' and 'friend.' The name gained recognition primarily through Samuel Goldwyn, the famous…
Goliath
Hebrew
"exile"
Not a traditional biblical choice, but the Philistine giant isn't a bad character as such, just a champion fighter who lost to the underdog. He has given his name to everything from insect species to…
Gollum
Literary name
J. R. R. Tolkien introduced a plethora of new names into the world, but this is one character name that never caught on, nor will it likely ever.
Gomer
Hebrew
"to complete"
A rare, unisex Biblical name, with a similar feel to choices like Omar, Haziel, Gideon, and Ofir, but also to Montgomery and Grover. In the Bible, Gomer was both a son of Japheth (and therefore…
Gonçalo
Gonçalo is a traditional Portuguese masculine name derived from the medieval Latinized name Gundisalvus, which has Germanic roots. The name means 'battle elf' or 'war elf,' combining the elements…
Gonçalvo
Gonçalvo is a masculine name of Portuguese and Galician origin, representing a traditional variant of Gonzalo or Gonçalo. Derived from the Germanic elements "gund" (war) and "salv" (safe), it carries…
González
González is predominantly a Spanish surname that has occasionally crossed over into use as a given name. Derived from the medieval given name Gonzalo, it ultimately traces back to the Visigothic…
Gonzalo
Spanish from German
"saved from combat"
Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.
Gonzo
Gonzo is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. Most prominently, it has Spanish origins as a nickname for Gonzalo, meaning 'battle' or 'strife.' The name gained popular recognition…
Gonzolito
Gonzolito is a masculine name that represents a diminutive form of Gonzalo, which has Spanish and Italian origins. The base name Gonzalo derives from the medieval Gothic name 'Gundisalvus,' combining…
Goodluck
English word name
"good luck"
A virtuous and optimistic name whose most famous bearer is the former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan.
Goodwill
English, African, Zulu
"meaning well"
An upbeat English word name with a Puritanical feel, famously borne by Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who reigned for over 50 years until his death in 2021.
Goodwin
English surname, variation of Godwine
"friend of God"
Goodwin — which is mostly seen as a last name — comes from the long-forgotten given name Godwine. Godwine was a relatively common name in medieval England. It later traveled to Germanic regions in…
Goose
Animal name
Popular for pets, not baby boys.