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Guus
Dutch diminutive of Gustaaf, Teutonic
"staff of the Goths"
The Dutch answer to Gus.
Guy
French
"wood"
The patron saint of comedians and dancers (also known as St Vitus) has a name that is both the ultimate everyman, and has a hint of British aristocracy. In the States, Guy was most popular in the…
Guyon
Guyon is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name 'Wido' (related to Guy), meaning 'wide' or 'wood.' In medieval France, it appeared in literature and noble families,…
Guytano
Guytano is an uncommon masculine name with unclear origins, possibly a variant or creative formation based on the Italian name Gaetano, which derives from a Latin term meaning 'from Gaeta' (an…
Gvaram
Gvaram is a masculine name with Georgian origins, primarily used in the Republic of Georgia and among Georgian diaspora communities. While relatively uncommon outside this cultural context, the name…
Gvarel
Gvarel is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Georgian or other Caucasian language traditions. The distinctive initial 'Gv' consonant cluster is uncommon in…
Gwallter
Gwallter is a traditional Welsh masculine name that serves as the Welsh equivalent of Walter. Derived from Germanic elements meaning "ruler of the army" (from "wald" meaning rule and "hari" meaning…
Gwenael
Breton, French
"generous and blessed"
A 6th-century Breton saint's name that was especially popular in France in the mid 1970s, peaking at #142 in 1976. It's also spelt Gwenaël in France.
Gwil
Welsh, diminutive of Gwilym
Gwil is short for Gwilym — so essentially the Welsh version of Will — and is sometimes used as a name in its own right.
Gwilym
Welsh variation of William
"resolute protection"
The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.
Gwin
Gwin is a rare masculine name with Welsh origins, likely derived from the Welsh element "gwyn" meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." It may have begun as a shortened form of names containing this…
Gwion
Welsh
"fair, blessed"
Gwion is a name from old Welsh literature: according to "The Tale of Taliesin", it was the name of the legendary poet Taliesin before he transformed into a bard. Gwion is used steadily in small…
Gwydion
Welsh
"born of trees"
A name from Welsh mythology. In the Mabinogion , Gwydion was a powerful magician who made his nephew a wife from flowers (Blodeuwedd, meaning "face of flowers").
Gwylym
Welsh variation of William
"resolute protection"
If you want to go waaaaay beyond William, consider this Welsh form, which can also be spelled Gwilym, Gwilim, or Gwillym.
Gwyn
Welsh
"fair, blessed"
Short, simple, gentle, undeniably Welsh but easy to spell and pronounce – there's a lot to like about this underused gem. In the States it's been almost exclusively female, perhaps due to the greater…
Gwynedd
Welsh, place name
"Irish people, band of warriors; white, fair, blessed"
Back in the 5th century, Gwynedd was a kingdom in northern Wales, though in modern times, it is both an unusual, unisex name and a Welsh county. For girls, it is more familiar in its modern form,…
Gwynn
Gwynn is a Welsh name that can be used for either gender, though it has historically been more common for males. Derived from the Welsh word 'gwyn' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed,' it was…
Gwynne
Gwynne is primarily a Welsh masculine name, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It is derived from the Welsh element "gwyn," meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." As a…
Gwythyr
Welsh
"victory"
Gwythyr is sometimes used as the Welsh equivalent of Victor. However, his role in mythology is much more ambiguous, representing the never-ending struggle between summer and winter.
Gyan
Sanskrit
"filled with knowledge"
Almost unknown in the western world, Gyan comes from a Sanskrit word for knowledge. It may appeal to parents looking for a name influenced by eastern philosophy, like Bodhi or Zen.