Names Ending in G for Girls
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Mórag
Scottish
"the great one"
A classic Gaelic name, but too hoary to be a hit here.
Morning
Word name
There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.
Nanig
Nanig is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Armenian, Middle Eastern, or Indigenous roots. It might be a variation of names like Nanig, Nanic, or Nanuk found…
Peig
Peig is a traditional Irish feminine name, functioning as a diminutive form of Margaret. The name Margaret itself derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. Peig gained notability in Ireland…
Pegg
Pegg is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This shorter, simplified spelling offers a charming vintage quality compared to the more common…
Rawling
Rawling is an uncommon feminine name with English origins, derived from a surname that originally meant 'son of Rawlin,' with Rawlin being a medieval diminutive of Ralph (meaning 'wolf counsel'). As…
Solveig
Norse
"the strong house; the way of the sun"
Currently popular in Norway where it ranks in the Top 50, Solveig is a sunny but strong choice, also familiar across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and Finland. It notably appears as the name of the…
Sotvag
Sotvag is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Old Norse or other Scandinavian language roots. The elements may connect to 'sot' (sweet or true) and 'vag' (way…
Spring
Word name
Spring doesn't sound half as contemporary as Winter, which has become the cool season name.
Spryng
Spryng is an inventive feminine name that offers a creative spelling variation of Spring. This nature-inspired name evokes images of renewal, rebirth, and fresh beginnings. The unconventional 'y'…
Starling
Bird name
Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.
Sterling
English
"of the highest quality"
A name with some sterling qualities, most associated with the British currency and silver markets, though it could easily be read as virtuous, celebratory choice, like Merritt or Goldie. Sterling is…
Wyoming
Place-name
A possibility for your li'l cowgirl.
Fig
Fruit name
Fig was the unlikely name of a beautiful character in Curtis Sittenfeld's Man of My Dreams . It could make a playful middle name or a sparky nickname for the likes of Philippa, Fiona, Felicity, and…
Channing
English or Irish
"people of Cana or wolf cub"
While the most famous Channing is the very male Channing Tatum, the name is now given about a third of the time for girls. Television executive Channing Dungey is a well-know example of a female…
Evening
Day name
Though this feels like a new invention, people have used day names such as Morning and Afternoon for centuries -- and so why not Evening too? It's a lovely word with an evocative meaning and makes a…
Beathag
Gaelic
"life"
Pronounced BEH-ak, this Scottish name is also seen as Bethoc. In that form it was the mother of Duncan, the monarch slain by Macbeth in Shakespeare's play. In later years, it was sometimes Latinized…
Zelig
Yiddish, variation of Selig
"blessed, happy"
Woody Allen introduced us to the name Zelig as the ever-morphing title character of his 1983 film. Zelig does have an upbeat meaning, and nickname Zelie makes it accessible for a girl, though it's an…
Belig
Mongolian name meaning "clever, wise"
"clever, wise"
Similar to the Turkish name Bilge (Bil-jeh), which has the same meaning.
Blessing
Word name
Blessing is among the Top 1000 girls' names in the UK and recently joined the ranks in the US as well. With modern spiritual names like Shiloh, Chosen, and Halo trending upwards, Blessing is likely…