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Girls Names Beginning With G
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Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.
Geneva
Swiss place-name or French
"juniper tree"
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. Geneva was a relatively popular American name at one time: it…
Geneviève
Geneviève is a feminine name of French origin with deep historical roots. Derived from the Germanic name Genovefa, it combines elements meaning 'tribe' or 'race' and 'woman.' The name is most…
Genève
Genève is a feminine name derived from the French word for Geneva, the beautiful Swiss city situated on Lake Geneva. The name carries elegance with its French pronunciation (zhuh-NEV) and accent…
Georgetta
Georgetta is a feminine diminutive form of George, ultimately derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." This elaborated feminine version adds the Romance language…
Georgette
French, feminine variation of George
Has a musty 1940s feel. Try Georgia -- or Georgiana.
Georgie
Greek
"farmer"
A spunky boyish diminutive in the vein of Frankie, Billie and Charlie, but far less popular in the US. Georgie could be a nickname for Georgia, Georgette, Georgina or Georgiana – or just use it as it…
Georgienne
Georgienne is a feminine name that functions as an elaborate French feminine form of George, which derives from the Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The name combines the classic…
Geraldina
Geraldina is a feminine name that represents the female form of Gerald, with Italian or Spanish influence evident in the '-ina' suffix. The name ultimately derives from Germanic roots, meaning 'rule…
Geraldine
German and French, feminine variation of Gerald
"ruler with the spear"
Though twin brother Gerald is still in baby name limbo, Geraldine is in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival—even though Gerry is not as spunky a nickname as Josie. Geraldine was…
Gerardine
French, feminine variation of Gerard
Makes Geraldine seem positively groovy.
Gerda
Scandinavian, Norse, German, Dutch
"enclosure, stronghold; brave, hardy spear"
Gerda is one of two things: a modern, Latinized form of the Old Norse name Gerd or a feminine form of the masculine German name, also Gerd. Not currently in style, it has a strong, ancient sounding…
Germaine
Feminine variation of Germain, French
"from Germany"
Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough -- which just might make it the perfect blend of the two cultures. All forms of…
Gerta
Gerta is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Gertrude or a feminine version of Gert. The name derives from elements meaning "spear" (ger) and "strength" (trud),…
Gertie
Short form of Gertrude
Gertie has a certain homespun charm, summoning to mind butter-yellow braids and denim overalls, summoning mind the adorable character played by little Drew Barrymore in E.T. Is the world ready for…
Gertrude
German
"strength of a spear"
Could cute nickname Gertie, remembered as cute five-year-old Drew Barrymore in E.T. , revive the long shunned Gertrude? It's tempting to dismiss Gertrude as a name on its way through the door marked…
Gervaise
French
"skilled with a spear"
Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.
Gervasia
Gervasia is a feminine name derived from the masculine Gervasius, which has Germanic origins meaning 'spear servant' or possibly 'honored with a spear.' It carries historical significance as Saint…
Gevvie
Diminutive of Genevra
Sweet and unique nickname, found on the American Olympic rower Genevra "Gevvie" Stone.
Ghislaine
French from German
"pledge"
Ghislaine still sounds unusual to us, even though in France this name is dated. It can also be spelled Ghislain. In the US, it is best known through association to Ghislaine Maxwell, the…