Girls Names Beginning With G

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 classic Anne of Green Gables.

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

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.

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

More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.

One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.

Geegee is more often styled as Gigi, though as a short form for Georgia, this spelling may make more sense

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

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.

Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.

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.