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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…
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.
Italian variation of Jordana
Spelling twist makes it more striking.
"young woman, girl"
The sound is quite lovely, but it still comes down to naming your little girl young girl.
"just, fair"
Unusual and attractive Italian form of Justine.
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…
Nature name
"forest"
One of the evocative new nature names with a simple, stylish feel.
Flower name, from Latin
"little sword"
A floral name with a sharp, cool meaning, Gladiola derives rom the Latin gladiolus , translating to "little sword", and given in reference to the spiked shape of gladioli flowers. This form appears…
Scottish
"a narrow valley"
While actress Glenn Close didn't inspire many parents to give their daughters her name in particular, she did help launch a general trend toward boy names for girls .
Glenwys is a feminine Welsh name combining 'glyn' meaning 'valley' and a modified form of 'gwys' meaning 'summons' or 'pledge.' Some interpretations suggest it could mean 'from the sacred valley' or…
Word name
Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games .
English word name
"shine softly"
Short form of Glynis, Welsh
"small glen, valley"
Glyn is a pretty, glimmery name that is heard much less often than Welsh sisters Gwen and Bryn. It is also used for boys and might make a good honor name for an ancestral Glenn.
Feminine form of Gnaeus, Latin
"birthmark"
German
"beloved God"
This feminine form of Gottlieb sounds as medieval as it is. It's one medieval name that has not made it into the modern age.
English
"God's gift"
Whether you think of the chocolates or the naked long-haired lady on the horse, Godiva is a name with baggage no child should have to carry.
Cherokee
"winter"
Traditional Cherokee choice for a winter-born daughter.
Irish
"grain or love"
Grainne is the Irish form of the name often Anglicized as Grania. It was the name of the ancient grain goddess and also of the fiancee of mythological hero Finn McCool and lover of Dermot, who was a…
Variation of Grainne, Irish
"the loved one or grain of corn"
In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the…
Color name
Better on your living-room walls.
