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Gertruda
Polish and Czech variation of Gertrude, German
"strength of a spear"
Peaked in the Czech Republic in 1939.
Gervasia
Gervasia is a feminine name derived from the masculine Gervasius, which has Germanic origins meaning 'spear servant' or possibly 'honored with a spear.' It carries historical significance as Saint…
Gesa
German and Frisian
"spear or pledge"
Originally a short form of names beginning with either of the elements gêr "spear" or gisil "pledge, hostage". Now usually a short form of Gertrud.
Gesina
German and Dutch
"spear or pledge"
Fresher diminutive form of Gertrud
Gessica
Gessica is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jessica, which derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds.' This alternative spelling gives the classic…
Getilya
Getilya is a feminine name of obscure origin, possibly created as a unique variation of names like Gisela or as a wholly modern invention. The name has an exotic, lyrical quality with its flowing…
Geza
Hungarian
"little prince"
Spelled Géza in Hungarian, this is the modern form of Gyeücsa. It derives from a Hungarian noble title: gyeü , with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of a 10th-century leader of the Hungarians,…
Ghalia
Ghia
Italian, variation of Gia
Gianna and Gia are both red-hot in recent years, so it is only natural that alternative spellings will begin popping up as well. This leads us to Ghia — still short and sweet, but may cause some more…
Ghisella
Ghisella is a feminine name with Italian and Germanic roots. It's a variant of Gisela or Giselle, derived from the Germanic elements "gisil" meaning "pledge" or "hostage" and "hild" meaning "battle."…
Ghita
Ghita is a feminine name with origins in several cultures. In Arabic, it means 'precious' or 'valuable,' while in Romanian it's a diminutive of Margherita (Margaret), meaning 'pearl.' The name also…
Everina
Philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft had a younger sister named Everina. Her daughter Mary Shelley also used the name for her daughter, Clara Everina Shelley (1817-1818).
Giabella
Giabella is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation or combination of names like Gabriella and Isabella. It likely blends the Italian elements "gia" (God is gracious) with "bella"…
Giacinda
Italian variation of Jacinta, Spanish from Greek flower name
"hyacinth"
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Barrett made this lovely and unusual flower name familiar to English speakers. Giacinda is the Italian version.
Giacinta
Italian, Greek
"hyacinth"
Flora and operatic in style, Giacinta comes from the Greek Hyacinthus, itself derived from the name of the purple hyacinth flower. The Italian relative of Spanish Jacinta, Giacinta is also the name…
Giacintha
Giacintha is a feminine name with Italian and Greek origins, derived from the flower name hyacinth, which in Greek mythology was named after a youth beloved by Apollo. This elegant variation combines…
Giacinthia
Giacinthia is a feminine name derived from the Greek hyacinth flower, ultimately connected to the mythological figure Hyacinthus, a youth beloved by Apollo. This elaborate variation adds romantic…
Giaconda
Italian
"the happy one"
variation of Gioconda
Giada
Italian
"jade"
Popular in its native Italy, Giada has been quietly and stylishly used in English-speaking countries for several years now. Television cook Giada De Laurentiis made this a possibility — then…
Evena
Finnish feminization of Even, Norwegian
"gift; winner"
A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.