Puerto Rican Girl names beginning with G

Genessis

Genessis is a modern variant spelling of Genesis, which comes from Greek origins meaning 'beginning,' 'creation,' or 'birth.' This alternative spelling adds a distinctive touch to the name while…

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…

Gianella

Compound name, Gian and Ella, Italian and German

"God is gracious and completely"

Gianella is a new compound name on the rise for baby girls, up more than 1000 places from 2022 to 2023 though still hiding beneath the Top 1000. We see this as a new honor name for grandpa John or…

Gina

Diminutive of Regina, Eugenia, Georgina, and similar, English, German, Spanish

"queen; well born; farmer"

A short form for a whole variety of names, this short form has been used across Europe as a stand-alone since the 1920s. It spiked in popularity in the 1950s, owing to the fame of Italian actress…

Gisela

German; Dutch; Spanish; Portuguese

"pledge, hostage"

A variation of Giselle.

Gisselle

Gisselle is a feminine name derived from the Germanic name 'Gisela,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in its ancient context, though the modern connotation is more about a sacred promise or bond. This…

Gladys

Possibly a form or Claudia or Welsh

"land, nation"

Hard as it might be to believe, Gladys was the Harper of 1900, emerging almost out of nowhere to take the naming world by storm. It became a favorite among parents — and writers of romantic Edwardian…

Glenda

Feminine form of Glenn, English, Scottish

"valley"

Part nature name, part mid-century favorite, Glenda came into use in the 20th century as a feminine form of Scottish Glenn, likely inspired by Linda and Wanda too. While Glenn would give it the…