German Names that Start With G

Gerda

Scandinavian, Norse, German, Dutch

"enclosure, stronghold; brave, hardy spear"

Gerda is one of two things: a modern, Latinized form of the Old Norse name Gerd or a feminine form of the masculine German name, also Gerd. Not currently in style, it has a strong, ancient sounding…

Godeliva

German

"beloved God"

This feminine form of Gottlieb sounds as medieval as it is. It's one medieval name that has not made it into the modern age.

Gitta

Gitta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It commonly functions as a diminutive of Brigitta or Birgitta in German, Swedish, and Hungarian usage. These names derive from the Celtic…

Greteliese

German

"pearl + pledged to God"

A playful compound name, blending two German diminutive names, Greteliese is a whimsy mix of Grete and Liese, which ultimately derive from Margaret and Elisabeth. As such, it can be interpreted to…

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…

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…

Gratia

Latin

"grace"

Although the saintly Gratia was male -- Blessed Gratia of Kotor -- this name feels quite female today.

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…