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Word name
Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.
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 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…
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 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…
French, feminine variation of Gerard
Makes Geraldine seem positively groovy.
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…
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),…
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…
French
"skilled with a spear"
Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.
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…
Diminutive of Genevra
Sweet and unique nickname, found on the American Olympic rower Genevra "Gevvie" Stone.
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…
Gilberta is a feminine name derived from the Germanic masculine name Gilbert, which combines the elements 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' As the…
French, feminine variation of Gilbert
You might be able to make this work if you pronounce it the sophisticated French way: zhil-bare.
Giorgi is primarily a masculine Georgian name, but is also used as a feminine name in some cultures. It is the Georgian form of George, derived from the Greek 'Georgios,' meaning 'farmer' or…
Spanish
"traveller, Romani person"
The Spanish travelling or Romani community are called Gitanos, and Gitana is the feminine word. The term evolved from the Old Spanish word egiptano "Egyptian".
English word name
"shine softly"
English
"fine silky thread"
"marked by kindness and courtesy"
A warm and positive English word name, used by the Puritans for both sexes but now given to only around a dozen baby girls each year.
