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Fredricksen is a patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin, particularly Norwegian and Danish, meaning 'son of Fredrik' or 'son of Frederick.' The name combines the Germanic elements 'fred' (peace)…
Literary name
An admirable meaning, with roots in a Germanic word meaning wisdom, but we fear it will never be detached from the hobbit hero of The Lord of the Rings .
Japanese
"demigod who I love; demigod who loves himself"
Gaara is a character in the Naruto universe given a one-of-a-kind name. The first two elements in his name mean "I love," while the final kanji is related to the Buddhist asuras , or demigods. The…
Diminutive of Gabrijel or Slovene tree name
"God is my strength; hornbeam"
In Slovenia, Gaber is used as both a nickname of Gabrijel and a nature name. Gaber is the Slovene word for the hornbeam tree.
Hungarian
"god is my strength"
Probably most familiar to English-speakers as Zsa Zsa Gabor's last name, the rise of other Eastern European boys' names like Casimir, Milo and Laszlo make Gabor an increasingly wearable option.
Slovene and Croatian variation of Gabriel, Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Nickname form Gaber is currently the more fashionable variation in Slovenia.
Galieno is a masculine name of Italian or Spanish origin, likely derived from the ancient Roman name Galenus or Galienus. It may be related to the name of the Roman Emperor Gallienus who ruled in the…
Scottish
"stranger"
A rare but distinguished Scottish name. The original Galloway is a region in south-west Scotland, and the meaning ("stranger-Gaels") refers to its mixed population of Scandinavian and Gaelic-speaking…
Galyn is a masculine name with Celtic roots, derived from elements meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil.' It may also be related to the Welsh name Galen, which comes from the Greek word meaning 'healer.' This…
Slovene variation of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
Former Top 10 choice in Slovenia, now outside of the Top 50. The unaccented version, Gasper, ranked in the US Top 1000 in 1911 and 1917. The accent over the S specifies an SH pronunciation.
Geoff is a shortened form of Geoffrey, a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'peace pledge' or 'divine peace.' This shorter variant gained popularity particularly in British-influenced regions…
Latin
"birthmark"
Gnaeus was one of the most common forenames used by the ancient Romans (there were only 40 or so to choose from). It is thought to have originated as a name for babies with birthmarks, although it…
Gottfried is a traditional Germanic masculine name composed of the elements "gott" meaning "god" and "fried" meaning "peace," thus translating to "God's peace" or "divine protection." The name has…
Italian
"pleasing, beloved, dear"
Italian form of Gratian, the name of a Roman emperor who campaigned across the Rhine and favored Christianity over paganism. Graziano isn't common either in the English-speaking world or its native…
Griff is a masculine name with Welsh origins, functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Griffin or Griffith. The name derives from the Welsh 'Gruffydd,' meaning 'strong lord' or…
Griffon is a masculine name derived from the mythological creature known as the griffin - a legendary beast with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The name has Greek origins and…
Nature name
"grove of trees"
If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
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…
Celtic
"long-winged swimming birds"
Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.
Welsh variation of William
"resolute protection"
The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.
