Names Ending in G for Boys
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Derrig
Derrig is a masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins, likely derived from the word "dearg" meaning "red." It may have originally been a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion before…
Doug
Doug is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Douglas, a Scottish surname meaning 'dark water' or 'dark stream,' derived from the Gaelic elements 'dubh' (dark) and 'glas' (water).…
Irving
Scottish
"green river, sea friend"
It might be surprising to know that this name originated as a Scottish place and surname name, as in Washington Irving. It became a popular choice for first-generation Jewish-American boys, such as…
Erving
Variation of Irving
A rarely-used variant on Irving, perhaps best known as the surname of basketball player Julius "Dr J." Erving. This name is waiting in style limbo for a vintage revival of names with a strong "er"…
Fielding
English topographical surname
"dweller in the open country"
Fielding is a surname style name, originally given to someone who lived in the country or worked in the fields, however it might also be considered a word name relating to sports (cricket and…
Feilding
Feilding is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an occupational surname meaning 'dweller in the field' or 'open pasture.' This aristocratic surname has occasionally transitioned to…
Fleming
English
"man from Flanders"
If it's not too phlegmatic for you, this surname and name of a Scottish clan could honor a number of people, especially Alexander Fleming, the father of antibiotics, and Ian Fleming, the creator of…
Flemyng
Flemyng is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Fleming, which originated as a surname indicating someone from Flanders (a region encompassing parts of modern Belgium,…
Flemming
Scottish
"man from Flanders"
This surname is the name of a Scottish clan and means "man from Flanders". It was used for zero babies in 2021, but has appeal.
Golding
Golding is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the Old English 'golde,' meaning 'gold' or 'golden.' As a given name, it carries connotations of value,…
Canning
Canning is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname before occasionally transitioning to first name usage. Derived from Old English, it likely referred to someone from a place…
Bing
German
"kettle-shaped hollow"
When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed…
Haig
Armenian hero name; also English surname
"enclosed with hedges"
This very popular Armenian name represents a grandson of Noah, considered the father of the Armenian nation.
Harding
English
"son of the courageous one"
For fans of Warren G. All two of them.
Hartwig
German
"courageous in battle"
Baby-naming rule #984: forget any name that contains the syllable wig.
Henning
Henning is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins, particularly popular in Denmark, Norway, and northern Germany. It likely developed as a diminutive of Heinrich (Henry), derived…
Eanraig
Eanraig is a masculine Gaelic form of Henry, primarily found in Scottish culture. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'haim' meaning 'home' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. In…
Aodg
Aodg is an extremely rare masculine name with possible Celtic or Gaelic roots. It may be a variant spelling or abbreviated form of names like Aodhagán or Aodhan, which derive from the ancient Irish…
Ving
Diminutive of Irving
Actor Rhames's imaginative shortening of the prosaic Irving, giving it new life and energy.
Beng
Beng is a masculine name with origins in several Southeast Asian cultures, particularly in the Philippines and parts of Malaysia. In Filipino contexts, it often serves as a nickname for names like…