Girls Names Beginning With G

Grace

English, virtue name

Grace, a simple and pure virtue name which originally referred to divine grace, is a fashionable classic. In the early 2000s, it seemed headed for the Top 10 but pulled back from the upward…

Georgia

English, feminine variation of George

"farmer"

Georgia is so rich, lush and luscious, it's almost irresistible. Georgia's now a rising star among the feminizations of George, helped by associations with the southern state (named for British King…

Gemma

Italian, Catalonian, Spanish

"precious stone"

Gemma is a jewel of a name, an Italian classic that was very popular in 1980s England, but has only recently been started to be used here; it entered the list in 2008. Coming from a medieval Italian…

Giselle

German

"pledge, hostage"

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen undoubtedly gave this name a boost. The French pronunciation (jiz-ELLE) gives it a more graceful, balletic, gazellelike feel. In the 2007 film Enchanted , Giselle…

Goldie

Anglicized form of Yiddish Golde or Golda

"gold"

Goldie is a shimmering new addition to the nickname name lineup, and became one of the fastest rising girl names in 2023. After peaking at Number 114 in 1904-1905, Goldie slid off the list completely…

Gloria

Latin

"glory"

Gloria is beginning to move beyond its de-glamorized Grandma image, most recently thanks to glamorous young Hollywood parents Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, who chose it for their second…

Guinevere

Welsh

"white shadow, white wave"

Guinevere was the name of the beautiful but ill-fated queen of Camelot, for so many years eclipsed by its modern Cornish form Jennifer. Today, Guinevere could be a cool possibility for adventurous…

Greta

German, diminutive of Margarethe

"pearl"

Greta is an Old World name long tied to the iconic Garbo, but now synonymous with environmental activism. In the early 2000s, Greta was showing signs of a comeback, along with other Old Hollywood…

Gabbi

Gabbi is a charming feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Gabriella or Gabrielle, which derive from the Hebrew name Gabriel meaning 'God is my strength.' This shorter, more casual variant…

Gabby

Gabby is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a familiar diminutive for Gabrielle, Gabriella, or Abigail. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is…

Gable

French

"triangular shape in architecture"

Notable as the surname of Old Hollwood star Clark Gable, this appealing option is just one sound away from Mabel or Fable. Literature lovers might also associate it with Lucy Maud Montgomery's…

Gaby

Gaby is a warm, approachable feminine name typically used as a shortened form of Gabrielle or Gabriela, names derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength.' This friendly diminutive has gained…

Gaelle

French

"from Gaul"

Gaetana

Italian place-name

Gaeta is a southern Italian region; this makes a sunny first name.

Gaetane

Gaetane is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Latin name Gaetanus, relating to someone from Gaeta, an ancient city in Italy. The name carries an elegant, sophisticated quality typical…

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.

Gannet

German

"goose"

The meaning is kind of silly, but the name might make a distinctive update of Janet.

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.

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…

Gemini

Latin

"twins"

Astrological sign with enough rhythm to make a plausible astral name.