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Welsh
"pure"
This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury dancer,…
Grainger is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to a granary keeper or grain merchant, derived from the Old French 'grangier.' As a first name, it represents…
Granville is a distinguished English place name and surname that originated from the Norman-French "grande ville," meaning "large town." Dating back to medieval times, it gained usage as a given name…
Graves originated as an English surname derived from Middle English 'grave' or 'greve,' referring to either a steward/bailiff or someone who lived near a grove of trees. As a masculine given name,…
Color name, also diminutive of Grayson
The girls have Violet and Scarlet and Ruby and Rose, but for the boys there's a much more limited palette of color names. Gray (or Grey), is one exception, which could make for a soft and…
Color name
Middle name possibility for a nature-loving family -- Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke used it for their son's middle name.
English
"green"
Greene is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the Old English word 'grene,' meaning 'green.' It was typically given to families who lived near a village green or in…
The girls have Violet and Scarlet and Ruby and Rose, but for the boys there's a much more limited palette of color names. Grey/Gray is one exception, which could make for a soft and evocative—if…
Variation of Greer, Scottish
"alert, watchful"
A Scottish surname, taken from Gregor and Gregory, this spelling is less popular as a given name than its more familiar counterpart, Greer. Given to 8 boys (and 18 girls) in the US in a recent year,…
"strong lord"
A classic Welsh name, softer than Griffin and friendlier to spell than Gruffudd - that hasn't had as much love as it deserves elsewhere. Namesakes range from medieval kings to the philanthropist…
English from French
"the master huntsman; the fat huntsman"
Grosvenor was derived from the French title "Le Grand Veneur," meaning "the Master Huntsman." In particular, it refers to Hugh d'Avranches, also known as Hugh Lupus, an Earl of Chester who reigned…
Nature name
"grove of trees"
If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
Gun is a concise masculine name with varied origins across different cultures. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, it functions as a short form of Gunnar, meaning 'warrior' or 'bold…
Gunn is a masculine name with Norse and Scottish origins, derived from a surname that has several possible meanings. In Old Norse, it may come from 'gunnr' meaning 'war' or 'battle,' while in…
Gunter is a Germanic masculine name derived from the elements 'gund' meaning 'war' and 'hari' meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. It has historical significance in Germanic mythology and medieval…
French
"wood"
The patron saint of comedians and dancers (also known as St Vitus) has a name that is both the ultimate everyman, and has a hint of British aristocracy. In the States, Guy was most popular in the…
Gwin is a rare masculine name with Welsh origins, likely derived from the Welsh element "gwyn" meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." It may have begun as a shortened form of names containing this…
Gwynne is primarily a Welsh masculine name, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It is derived from the Welsh element "gwyn," meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." As a…
Gyles is a masculine name with English origins. It is a variant spelling of Giles, which is derived from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning 'shield bearer' or 'young goat.' The name gained popularity…
