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Grim
English from Old Norse or Dutch and German surname
"masked person; stern, severe"
The Old Norse god Óthinn was also known by the epithet Grímr — translated into Middle English as Grim.
Grisha
Grisha is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning as a diminutive or nickname for Grigori, the Russian form of Gregory. The name Gregory derives from Greek 'gregorios,' meaning 'watchful' or…
Griswold
English surname
"gravel woodland; grey forest"
A well-to-do English surname with a comedic undertone, thanks to the Griswold family of National Lampoon's Vacation . In most instances, Griswold is derived from the Old English greosn , "gravel" and…
Grit
English word name
"strength of character"
Grit became a buzzword in the 2010s, thanks to both the 2010 film True Grit and psychologist Angela Duckworth's 2016 book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverance . The book, based on Duckworth's…
Grizzly
English word name
"gray"
Now that Bear is becoming a hot name, can Grizzly be far behind? A handful of baby boys did get this name last year in the US.
Grosvenor
English from French
"the master huntsman; the fat huntsman"
Grosvenor was derived from the French title "Le Grand Veneur," meaning "the Master Huntsman." In particular, it refers to Hugh d'Avranches, also known as Hugh Lupus, an Earl of Chester who reigned…
Grove
Nature name
"grove of trees"
If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
Grover
English
"one who lives near a grove of trees"
Forget the furry blue Muppet, forget corpulent President Cleveland (not too difficult), and consider this name anew. We think it's spunky, a little funky, and well worth a second look, similar in…
Groves
English surname
"one who lives near a grove"
Groves has yet to secure a place on the baby name charts, but we could see that changing very soon. Groves combines surname style with a nature meaning and a hotter-than-hot S ending. It's a recipe…
Gru
Gru is an unusual masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the main character in the animated film series 'Despicable Me.' Before this cultural reference, the name had very limited…
Grue
Grue is an uncommon masculine name with Norse and Scottish origins. In Norwegian, 'grue' refers to dread or horror, while in Scottish dialect, it can mean 'to shudder' or 'to feel uneasy.' The name…
Gruff
Word name or diminutive of Gruffudd, English, Welsh
"rough; strong lord"
As an English word name, Gruff is rough round the outside with playful air, similar to Rowdy or Wilder, while as a Welsh nickname, it comes from the more stately Gruffudd meaning "strong lord". It…
Gruffudd
Welsh
"strong lord"
The original Welsh spelling of Griffith, and a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought the English.
Gruffydd
Welsh
"strong lord"
Variant of Gruffudd and Griffith, currently in the UK Top 1000, though predominantly used in Wales only.
Gryfeth
Gryfeth appears to be a modern variant or invented name possibly derived from the Welsh 'Griffith' or 'Gruffydd,' which means 'strong lord' or 'strong faith.' This spelling adaptation likely emerged…
Gryffen
Gryffen is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Griffin or Griffith. The traditional forms derive from Welsh 'Gruffydd' meaning 'strong lord' or 'strong faith,' while also…
Gryffin
Variation of Griffith, Welsh, English
"strong lord; mythical creature"
Rugged and ancient, but also very cool and on-trend, Gryffin is a variation of the Old Welsh name Gruffudd (or Griffith), whose usage is likely to be inspired by the mythical creature with the body…
Gryffon
Gryffon is a masculine name representing a modern, stylized variant of Griffin or Gryphon. It derives from the mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle,…
Gryffyd
Variation of Gruffydd, Welsh
"strong lord"
Variation of Gruffydd, the name that led to Griffith.
Gryffyn
Cornish
"strong lord"
Cornish form of Griffin