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Garnet
Jewel name, from the French
"pomegranate"
One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.
Garnette
Garnette is a feminine name that serves as an elaborated form of Garnet, the deep red gemstone. Adding the suffix '-te' creates a more explicitly feminine version of the jewel name. Garnette carries…
Gates
English
"person living near town gates"
Actress Gates McFadden proves this surname can work just as well for girls as boys. It joins an impressive lineup of celebrity babies with similar names, including Hillary Duff's Banks and Emma…
Gavi
Short form of Gavrielle
"God is my strength"
A short form of Gavrielle, used predominantly in Israel, much like an equivalent to Gabi or Gabby.
Gaviota
Spanish
"seagull"
Another intriguing and virtually unused Spanish nature name to add to the books.
Gayle
Gayle is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be derived from the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning 'father's joy,' or it may be a variant of Gail, which began as a short form of names beginning…
Gazelle
Gazelle is a feminine name derived directly from the animal name, referring to the swift, graceful antelope known for its elegance and speed. The word itself traces back through French and Arabic…
Gea
Italian
"earth"
An alternative spelling of Gia, or of Gaea, which is a form of Gaia – the Earth goddess in Greek mythology. In Dutch, it can also be a short form of names like Margaretha or Gesina.
Gem
Gem is a concise, evocative feminine name derived directly from the English word for precious stones. This nature-inspired name conveys qualities of rarity, beauty, and value. As a given name, Gem…
Gema
Spanish
"gem"
The Italian Gemma is rising, and Spanish Gema is following suit. More fresh and exciting than Emma or Ruby, Gema is a lovely alternative.
Gemella
Italian
"twin"
A pretty possibility for a Gemini girl.
Gemina
Gemina is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the word 'geminus' meaning 'twin.' It's the feminine form of Geminus, and carries connotations of duality, partnership, and balance. While…
Gemini
Latin
"twins"
Astrological sign with enough rhythm to make a plausible astral name.
Gena
Variation of Gina
Actress Gena Rowlands publicized this name, which she pronounces with a soft e.
Genavieve
Genavieve is a feminine variation of the name Genevieve, which has French origins derived from the Germanic name Genovefa. The name means 'woman of the race' or 'tribe woman.' While not as common as…
Generosa
Latin, Spanish, Italian, "well-born, noble"
"well-born, noble"
An unconventional way to Rosie or Rosa, borne by Generosa of Scillium, a martyr and saint from the 2nd century AD, Generosa is also used in Spanish and Italian as the word for "generous". As such, it…
Generosity
Word name
Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.
Geneva
Swiss place-name or French
"juniper tree"
Unlike its somewhat formal Swiss city namesake, this is a lively and appealing place-name that also has a real history as a female name. Geneva was a relatively popular American name at one time: it…
Genoa
Italian place-name
One of the newer geographical site names, it has the advantage of sounding like a real girl's name because of its jen beginning and feminine a ending.
Genoveffa
Italian, from French
"tribe woman"
A romantic, flowy form of Genevieve with extra flair and the cute nickname Effie to boot.