By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Gidie is a rare masculine name of uncertain origin. It may be a variation of Gideon, a Hebrew name meaning "feller" or "hewer" (one who cuts down). Alternatively, it could be related to the Scottish…
French surname
Pronounced GHEED, this surname of Nobel Prizewinning novelist Andre could make a smooth, sleek middle name choice.
Gyle is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a variant of Kyle (from the Gaelic meaning 'narrow strait' or 'channel'), or possibly derive from an English…
Gillette is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the diminutive form of Gilles (the French form of Giles). The name ultimately stems from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning 'shield…
Scottish
"bishop's servant"
Sometimes heard as a first name in Scotland, particularly among the Campbell clan.
Irish and Scottish
"devoted to the Virgin Mary"
For better or worse, this name is still firmly attached to the TV series Gilmore Girls . It's one of a number of Scottish and Irish surname names beginning with Gil, meaning "servant". In this case,…
Gillmore is a masculine name derived from a surname of Scottish and English origin. It likely evolved from the medieval name 'Gilmour,' combining the Gaelic elements 'giolla' meaning 'servant' and…
Vannie is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Van,' such as Vance (English, 'marshland') or Ivan (Slavic, 'God is gracious'). It could also function…
Beppe is a masculine Italian name that functions as a familiar diminutive of Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph. This affectionate nickname originated in Italy, particularly common in northern…
Nature name
"clearing in a forest"
Shady, leafy nature-boy name.
Glynne is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh word "glyn" meaning "valley" or "glen." It has historically been used as both a surname and given name in Wales and other parts…
English
"wedge-shaped object"
Surname from a landscape feature, associated with author Gore Vidal and Bill Clinton's Vice President Al Gore. Its alternative meaning - as in gory - may explain why it's never made it into the…
Grange is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old French word meaning 'granary' or 'farm.' Initially a surname or place name describing someone who lived near or worked…
There's a whole quarry of rocky names parents are now considering: Slate, Flint, etc. , but this one is particularly hard-edged and problematic.
Gregorie is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Gregory, derived from the Latin name Gregorius and the Greek Gregorios, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." This French-influenced…
Grégoire is the French form of Gregory, a name with ancient Greek origins derived from "gregorein," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The name carries a distinguished heritage, with numerous…
Griffee is a masculine name with Welsh origins, evolving as a variant of Griffin or Griffith. These names derive from the Welsh 'Gruffydd,' combining elements meaning 'strong lord' or 'strong…
"grove of trees"
If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
French variation of William, German
"resolute protection"
An everyday name in France, a charismatic possibility elsewhere, Guillaume is a French form of the classic Germanic William. It's heyday was back in the 1980s and 90s, when it ranked in the French…
Gye is an extremely rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from an English surname, a variant of Guy (from Germanic origins meaning "guide" or "wood"), or have Korean…
