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Dog Names That Start With G

  1. Gogol

    • Origin:

      Russian surname

    • Description:

      The unlikely name of the hero of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake, named for an author his father revered.
  2. Greco

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "from Greece"

    • Description:

      A name with a lot of panache, with ties to the great Spanish Mannerist painter El Greco--though his real name was DOMENICOS.
  3. Genkei

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "to be honored"
  4. Gautier

    • Origin:

      French variation of Walter

    • Meaning:

      "ruler of an army"

    • Description:

      Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.
  5. Glæma

    • Origin:

      Faroese

    • Meaning:

      "ray of light"

    • Description:

      The Faroese term for "ray of light", seen as a feminine name on the Faroe Islands.
  6. Garson

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "to protect"

    • Description:

      Straightforward surname with potential thanks to the rise of Carson. The actress Greer Garson gives it a splash of Hollywood glamor.
  7. General

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "general"

    • Description:

      General as a name sounds more like a military rank than another word for "widespread". You may find your little General ruling the household.
  8. Glenys

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "riverbank, shore; pure"

    • Description:

      Glenys, like Glynis, is a Welsh name that has never caught on outside Wales.
  9. Gamora

    • Origin:

      Fictional name, probably from Biblical place name Gomorrah

    • Meaning:

      "sheaf"

    • Description:

      A green-skinned superhero from the Marvel universe, played by Vanessa Marshall and Zoe Saldana, among others.
  10. Gana

    • Description:

      Gana is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hindu tradition, it relates to the Ganas, which are Shiva's attendants, giving the name divine associations. In Serbian and Croatian languages, Gana can be a diminutive of names like Dragana, meaning "precious" or "beloved." The name also appears in African cultures, particularly in Ghana, where names often carry significant meaning related to circumstances of birth. Gana features a pleasing simplicity with its two syllables and balanced sound. While rare in Western countries, it has maintained consistent usage in its cultures of origin. The name's international character gives it versatility across different linguistic backgrounds, and its brevity makes it accessible worldwide. Gana offers the appeal of being distinctive yet straightforward, with spiritual connections appealing to those seeking names with deeper significance.

  11. Gökçe

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "blue"
  12. Gitana

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "traveller, Romani person"

    • Description:

      The Spanish travelling or Romani community are called Gitanos, and Gitana is the feminine word. The term evolved from the Old Spanish word egiptano "Egyptian".
  13. Girtha

    • Origin:

      Variation of Gertha, English from Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "enclosure, stronghold"

    • Description:

      Don't put "girth" in a baby name.
  14. Gucci

    • Origin:

      Designer name

    • Description:

      Makeup artist to the stars Gucci Westman has made this Italian fashion name a first.
  15. Gervaise

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "skilled with a spear"

    • Description:

      Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.
  16. Guitar

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      A (male) character in Toni Morrison's great Song of Solomon, but also plays for a girl.