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Griselle is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Germanic 'gris' meaning 'gray,' or could be a variation of Griselda, which means 'gray battle maiden.' It also…
Nature name
"grove of trees"
Fresh, evocative choice.
Irish
"grain of corn"
Name of both a goddess and a heroine in Irish mythology, it's popular in Ireland and possible here, especially in its Anglicized spelling, Grania.
Scandinavian
"god's rune; secret battle"
Difficult name familiar here mainly via D. H. Lawrence's Women in Love .
Guilla is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Guillermina, the Spanish feminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.'…
Welsh
"white, fair, blessed"
Yet another member of the Gwyn/Gwen/Finn family of names ultimately deriving from a Celtic element meaning "white", Guin gets rare use in England and Wales; a notable bearer is Olympic-medal winning…
Word name
A (male) character in Toni Morrison's great Song of Solomon , but also plays for a girl.
Celtic
"long-winged swimming birds"
Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.
Swedish
"divine wisdom"
Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.
Norse
"battle maid"
At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.
"battle maiden"
This popular old Swedish name is not one that would appeal to many modern American parents, though shortening it to Nilla helps.
English diminutive of Augusta, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Gussie fits the growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Charlie and Frankie. But Gussie is a bit fussy — try Gus.
Dutch diminutive of Augusta, Latin
Stick with the long form.
French, Dutch
An old school French and Dutch diminutive of Augustine, which is a female name in those countries.
Scottish
"windy place"
Guthrie, folk singer Woody's last name, makes a perfectly fine first choice for a girl. Names such as Guthrie that have no gendered history can make true nonbinary names.
Gwendilyn is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Gwendolyn, which derives from Welsh elements meaning 'white' or 'fair' (gwen) and 'ring' or 'bow' (dolen). This alternative spelling…
Cornish variation of Guinevere
Where does Gwen end and Jennifer begin? Gwenifer may feel like a mashup of the two names but it is a genuine Cornish name for girls that makes clear the relationship between Gwen and Jennifer,…
Variation of Guinevere, Cornish
"white shadow, white wave"
Gweniver is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of Guinevere, the legendary queen consort of King Arthur. The name derives from Welsh elements, combining 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair,…
"white, flaxen"
While it may look like it to those unfamiliar, Gwenllian is not a blend of Gwendolyn and Lillian! It is in fact a Welsh name, borne by a medieval Welsh princess noted for her bravery and beauty.…
Gwenneth is a feminine name of Welsh origin, an elaborated form of Gwen, which means 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed' in Welsh. It shares roots with names like Guinevere and Jennifer, all stemming from…
