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Irish
"rough little one"
Irish surname derived from the name Gairbhín, a diminutive of garbh , "rough". It's barely been used as a first name, but could be a similar-yet-different alternative to names like Nolan and Sullivan.
"rough peace"
Occasionally used in the African-American community to honor Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, known as "Emperor of the Kingdom of Africa," though his first name is more frequently chosen. Another…
French variation of Walter
This could be a fresh way to honor an ancestral Walter.
"ruler of an army"
Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.
French
"brisk, high-spirited"
Best left on the old southern plantation, sipping his mint julep.
Italian
"mulberry tree"
An international nature name, Gelso was originally given to those who grew mulberry trees or lived near a place where they grew. More conventionally used as an Italian surname, Gelso has very…
Word name
"general"
General as a name sounds more like a military rank than another word for "widespread". You may find your little General ruling the household.
Mongolian
"universal ruler"
Everyone has heard of Genghis Khan, 12th century warrior and founder of the Mongol empire. The name was brought into the modern world by soccer star Hope Solo and football player Jerramy Stevens, who…
English word name
"one who is exceptionally intelligent or creative"
The name Genius sets a high bar for a child, but that hasn't stopped parents from giving it to their sons. Genius first made the charts in 2017, and in a recent year, it was given to six boys.
Japanese
Upbeat Japanese name. Video game fans may recognize Genji as the name of a character from Overwatch .
"to be honored"
Spelling variation of Gervaise, French
"skilled with a spear"
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…
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.
With word names, almost anything goes. But maybe not Ghost, unless you're naming a white dog.
Gibby is a playful diminutive that typically derives from Gilbert or Gibson. The name Gilbert comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining hostage,' while Gibson was originally a…
French surname
Pronounced GHEED, this surname of Nobel Prizewinning novelist Andre could make a smooth, sleek middle name choice.
Because that's what your child is—a gift.
English slang word
In addition to being the term for a job performing music, Gig has been used as a name, as in onetime actor Gig Young--who was born Byron but took his stage name from a character he played.
"blond boy"
Transformation of the stolid Gilbert into an animated surname name.
Gileon is a rare masculine name that may represent a variant of Gideon, the biblical judge whose name means 'feller' or 'hewer' in Hebrew. It could also relate to names beginning with 'Gil' (which…