Girls Names F Through J

Gaja

Polish and Slovene variation of Gaia, Greek

"earth mother"

Gal

Hebrew

"wave"

This unisex Israeli name, which rhymes with ball, is sure to receive more serious international attention now that actress Gal Gadot is the new Wonder Woman.

Gala

Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galina

Festive name of the wife of Salvador Dali. In Spanish, Gala comes from the Roman name Galla, a feminine form of Gallus meaning "rooster" or "a person from Gaul".

Galatea

Greek

"she who is milk-white"

This name's meaning derives from the material from which the mythical sculptor Pygmalion chiselled his ideal woman - she was carved from ivory. Pygmalion fell in love with his creation and Aphrodite,…

Galaxia

Spanish

"galaxy"

Spanish for galaxy, this larger-than-life name would make a bold but beautiful choice for girl.

Gale

Spelling variation of Gail

When Gail was popular, half a century ago, Gale was a plausible choice. Gale does put a slightly more masculine spin on the name, but it's dated in any version.

Gali

Hebrew

"wave"

Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.

Galilee

Hebrew

"the province"

Galilee is a highly unusual place name, Galilee being a large region in northern Israel, the home of Jesus during at least thirty years of his life, and also where he cured a blind man. The Sea of…

Galina

Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, Greek

"calm, healer"

Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.

Galla

Spelling variation of Gala

Gala makes the name more festive.

Gallia

Gallia is a feminine name with ancient roots, deriving from the Latin name for what is now France. This geographical connection gives the name a classical, scholarly feel. Historically, Gallia…

Galya

Hebrew

"God has redeemed, hill of God"

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.

Galyn

Galyn is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Galen, which comes from Greek meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil,' or it could be related to the Welsh name…

Gana

Gana is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hindu tradition, it relates to the Ganas, which are Shiva's attendants, giving the name divine associations. In Serbian and Croatian…

Ganya

Hebrew

"clever"

Tanya with a G.

Gara

Guanche

"height"

According to local legend in the Canary Islands, Gara was a young princess who fell in love with a peasant's son, Jonay. Their relationship was condemned by a local priest and the day of their…

Garance

French color and botanical name

This botanical name, referring to the vivid deep red color and to the madder plant from which it derives, is almost unknown to English speakers. But it's been trending in France recently, reaching…

Garcia

Spanish and Portuguese

"bear"

This evocative Spanish surname would make an unusual but lively choice for a girl.

Gardenia

Flower name, from English surname

"Garden's flower"

More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.

Garland

Word name

Garland is fragrant and celebratory, and also has a celebrity-tribute tie to the star of The Wizard of Oz .