German Names that Start With G
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Giselle
German
"pledge, hostage"
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen undoubtedly gave this name a boost. The French pronunciation (jiz-ELLE) gives it a more graceful, balletic, gazellelike feel. In the 2007 film Enchanted , Giselle…
Greta
German, diminutive of Margarethe
"pearl"
Greta is an Old World name long tied to the iconic Garbo, but now synonymous with environmental activism. In the early 2000s, Greta was showing signs of a comeback, along with other Old Hollywood…
Geraldine
German and French, feminine variation of Gerald
"ruler with the spear"
Though twin brother Gerald is still in baby name limbo, Geraldine is in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival—even though Gerry is not as spunky a nickname as Josie. Geraldine was…
Gerhardine
Gerhardine is the feminine form of Gerhard, a name of Germanic origin combining elements meaning "spear" and "brave" or "hardy." This elegant and uncommon female name carries a sense of strength and…
Gerde
Gerde is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and possibly related to names like Gertrude and Gerta. In Norse mythology, Gerðr was a giantess of…
Gertrude
German
"strength of a spear"
Could cute nickname Gertie, remembered as cute five-year-old Drew Barrymore in E.T. , revive the long shunned Gertrude? It's tempting to dismiss Gertrude as a name on its way through the door marked…
Gertraud
Gertraud is a German feminine name, a variation of Gertrude, which combines the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'thrud' meaning 'strength.' This powerful name was popular throughout…
Gertrud
German
"strength of a spear"
The form of Gertrude found in German and much of Scandinavia.
Gertruda
Polish and Czech variation of Gertrude, German
"strength of a spear"
Peaked in the Czech Republic in 1939.
Giselda
Giselda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' This powerful historical name was carried by several noble women…
Gisella
Italian form of Giselle, French, German
"pledge, hostage"
A bright, musical name, Gisella is the Italian form of the French Giselle. With its zippy "Zella" sound and potential nickname Gigi too, it could make an underused and appealing choice. Associated…
Gisela
German; Dutch; Spanish; Portuguese
"pledge, hostage"
A variation of Giselle.
Gratia
Latin
"grace"
Although the saintly Gratia was male -- Blessed Gratia of Kotor -- this name feels quite female today.
Gretta
Gretta is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Greta, which itself originated as a short form of Margaret or Margareta. With Germanic and Greek roots, the name ultimately derives from…
Grette
Grette is a feminine name with Scandinavian origins, likely a variation of Greta or Margareta. These names ultimately derive from Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' In Norse contexts, Grette may also connect…
Gretchen
German, diminutive of Margarethe
"pearl"
Like Greta, Gretchen is a German Margaret diminutive that has become an American quasi-classic, though not much used today, having dropped off the list in 2009. She was at her high point in the…
Griselda
German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Gannet
German
"goose"
A bird name that could be thought of as an animated spin on Garrett.
Gerrit
Low German variation of Gerhard
An undiscovered cousin of Garrett and Gerard. Gerrit has some merit, especially for its arty credentials as the name of several Old Master painters.
Gerhart
Gerhart is a strong Germanic masculine name with ancient roots. Derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave, hardy, or strong,' Gerhart literally translates to…