Yiddish Names that Start With G

  1. Goldie
    • Origin:

      Anglicized form of Yiddish Golde or Golda
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

      Goldie is a shimmering new addition to the nickname name lineup, and became one of the fastest rising girl names in 2023. After peaking at Number 114 in 1904-1905, Goldie slid off the list completely in 1958. She re-entered the US Top 1000 again in 2021.
  2. Gittel
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "good"
    • Description:

      Still heard in some religious Jewish communities, however diminutive Gitty is more common as a given name.

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