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Gilah
Gilah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'joy,' 'happiness,' or 'rejoicing.' It derives from the Hebrew word 'gil' (גיל) which expresses delight and exuberant celebration. In Jewish…
Gill
Short form of Gillian, feminization of Julian, Latin
"youthful"
Gill and Jill are both medieval short forms of Gillian or Jillian, a feminine form of Julian. The problem with the G spelling is that some people will pronounce it with a hard G, like Gil, the short…
Gillian
Feminine variation of Julian
"youthful"
Gillian is a name that was in common usage in Great Britain until the 1970s, when it dropped out of the Top 100 and is yet to return. Until recently, it had not crossed the Atlantic in significant…
Gillie
Gillie is a charming feminine name with Scottish and English origins. It developed primarily as a diminutive of names like Gillian, Jillian, or Gilda, though it can also be related to the Scottish…
Gilly
Literary name
Gilly is a name that's popped up from time to time in different contexts: As a nickname for Gillian, for instance, and as the name of a town in Switzerland. But it's increasingly associated with…
Gina
Diminutive of Regina, Eugenia, Georgina, and similar, English, German, Spanish
"queen; well born; farmer"
A short form for a whole variety of names, this short form has been used across Europe as a stand-alone since the 1920s. It spiked in popularity in the 1950s, owing to the fame of Italian actress…
Ginebra
Ginebra is a feminine name of Spanish origin, representing the Spanish form of 'Geneva.' The name derives from the Latin 'Genava,' which was the name of the Swiss city. However, Ginebra also has…
Ginetta
Ginetta is a feminine Italian name that functions as a diminutive form of Gina, which itself derives from names like Regina (meaning "queen") or Eugenia (meaning "well-born" or "noble"). This…
Ginevra
Italian variation of Guinevere or Jennifer
"white shadow, white wave"
Arty and elegant, Ginevra is one of the most popular girls' names in Italy at the moment, ranking at #3 in a recent year. Ultimately from the Arthurian Guinevere, it's a relative of Jennifer, meaning…
Ginnifer
Ginnifer is a modern feminine name that emerged as a phonetic respelling of Jennifer, which derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning "fair and smooth." This variant spelling gained visibility…
Gioconda
Italian
"lighthearted woman"
Another name for the Mona Lisa, who was married to a Florentine businessman surnamed Giocondo; others say the title referred to her mysterious smile.
Giordana
Italian variation of Jordana
Spelling twist makes it more striking.
Giovanetta
Italian
"young woman, girl"
The sound is quite lovely, but it still comes down to naming your little girl young girl.
Girasol
Spanish
"sunflower"
Girasol is a Spanish nature name, meaning "sunflower." As sun-related names — such as Soleil, Sol, and Sunny — heat up, we may see more of Girasol.
Gisele
The French variation of Giselle was made famous by the spectacular Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
Gisella
Italian form of Giselle, French, German
"pledge, hostage"
A bright, musical name, Gisella is the Italian form of the French Giselle. With its zippy "Zella" sound and potential nickname Gigi too, it could make an underused and appealing choice. Associated…
Giustina
Italian
"just, fair"
Unusual and attractive Italian form of Justine.
Givonnie
Givonnie is a feminine name with a creative, modern feel, likely developed as a unique variation inspired by names like Giovanni or Gianna. While not having ancient historical roots as a standalone…
Gizelle
Gizelle is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Giselle, which derives from the Germanic word 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a peace treaty). This elegant name…
Glacier
Nature name, French
"ice"
Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.