Names Ending in G for Boys
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Ludvig
Scandinavian variation of Ludwig, German
"famous warrior"
Unlikely to catch on in the Anglophone world, where parent name Ludwig still conjures up images of Beethoven. But Ludvig actually ranks among the top boy names in Norway and Sweden, while German form…
Madog
Madog is a masculine name of Welsh origin with deep historical roots. It derives from the Welsh elements 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good' and a diminutive suffix, essentially meaning 'fortunate…
Meurig
Welsh, from Latin
"dark-skinned"
The Welsh form of Maurice.
Nollaig
Irish variation of Noel
"December, Christmas"
Nollaig is a unisex Irish name, created in the 20th century as a translation of the French name Noel. Meaning "Christmas", or more generally "December", it is also used in Irish as the name of the…
Oleg
Russian
"holy"
This common Russian name has a somewhat effete pencil-thin-moustached image here.
Padraig
Irish
"patrician, noble"
Parents of Irish heritage are increasingly looking for more authentic Gaelic names, and this is a native spin on Patrick. Pronunciation will be confusing for many Americans, though: It's POR-rick.…
Padruig
Padruig is a masculine name that represents the Scottish Gaelic form of Patrick. Deriving from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician,' it has deep Celtic roots in Scotland's…
Pádraig
Gaelic variation of Patrick
Once considered too sacred to give to children in Ireland, it is now among the most common names there, along with variants including Pauric and Padraic. Basketball great Patrick Ewing used it for…
Padhraig
Padhraig is the traditional Irish Gaelic spelling of Patrick, a name with significant cultural importance in Ireland. Derived from Latin 'Patricius' meaning 'nobleman,' it gained prominence through…
Reading
English
"son of the red-haired"
Inventive way to honor a redheaded ancestor, though most people would mispronounce it reeding, making it sound to some kids like a school assignment: Redding is a preferable spelling.
Redding
Redding is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from a surname and place name. It historically referred to someone from the town of Reading in Berkshire, England, whose…
Reiding
Reiding is an uncommon male name with modern origins, likely developed as a creative spelling of 'Reading' or perhaps derived from English surname traditions. It may have emerged from the…
Reeding
Reeding is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as an occupational surname referring to someone who lived among reeds or worked with reed plants for thatching or basket-making. As a first…
Reg
Reg is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of Reginald, which derives from the Old Germanic name Raginald, meaning 'counsel' and 'power.' This short, punchy name has been used for…
Reeg
Reeg is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic and Dutch influences. It likely developed as a short form of names containing the element "reg" or "ric," meaning "power," "ruler," or "rich" -…
Rigg
Rigg is an uncommon masculine name with Old Norse and English origins. It developed primarily as a surname derived from the Old Norse 'hryggr' meaning 'ridge' or 'spine,' often indicating someone who…
Rig
Rig is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Old Norse, where it was a name for the god Heimdall in the Eddic poem Rígsþula, making it a name with mythological…
Ring
Word name
Cool and casual, a la humorist Ring (born Ringgold. ) Lardner.
Raibeartag
Raibeartag is a masculine name from Scottish Gaelic tradition, serving as the Gaelic form of Robert. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous brilliance.' Raibeartag…
Banning
Irish
"small, fair one"
If you like the Irish surname feel, there are loads of more congenial options.