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Gerdd
Gilbert
German
"shining pledge"
Considered ultra debonair in the silent-movie era, Gilbert then went through a nerdy phase, a la Gilbert Gottfried. Now though, like Albert and Alfred and Walter and Frank, it could be in for a style…
Giles
Greek
"young goat"
One of those names that most Americans find just too too tea-sippingly British to consider; its meaning has led to occasional use for Capricorn boys.
Gilon
Gilon is a rare masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew, possibly meaning "joy" or "rejoicing," or could be related to a place name in ancient Israel. Alternatively,…
Girard
Girard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'spear' (ger) and 'brave' or 'hardy' (hard). This traditional name was brought to England by the Normans after the 1066…
Giselbert
Giselbert is a masculine name of ancient Germanic origin, combining the elements 'gisel' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the political sense of the medieval period) and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or…
Godefroy
Godfrey
German
"God's peace"
Godfrey was very popular in the Middle Ages, but today you're more likely to hear it as a surname than a first name. It has a solid, old-man charm, but a couple of possible deal-breakers: the first…
Godgifu
Gospatric
Gothelo
Griffith
Welsh
"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…
Gui
Short form of Guillermo, Spanish form of William
"resolute protection"
It's tempting to think of Gui as the Spanish form of Guy, but it's short for Guillermo.
Guncelin
Guy
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…
Hamelin
Hamelin is a masculine name with Germanic and Old French origins, derived from the Germanic element 'hamal' meaning 'mutilated' or possibly related to the Old German word for 'house.' The name gained…
Hamon
Helias
Hendrick
Variation of Hendrik, Dutch and Scandinavian
"estate ruler"
Unless you're a gin aficionado, we prefer Hendrik. Or better yet, Henrik.
Henrich