Great G Names

Now that the midcentury sound-alike name Gail for girls is sailing out to sea, Gael is becoming an increasingly popular name for boys -- and could make the gender switch in the opposite direction again.

Gilly is a name that's popped up from time to time in different contexts: As a nickname for Gillian, for instance, and as the name of a town in Switzerland. But it's increasingly associated with Hannah Murray's character Gilly in HBO's Game of Thrones, whom Sam Tarly rescued from Craster's Keep.

Though it's a new name, sounds almost as dated as GARY and DARREN.

Ginette is a feminine name of French origin, serving as a diminutive form of Geneviève or Virginia. The name carries an elegant, delicate quality with its French flair and '-ette' suffix that indicates 'little' or 'petite.' Popular primarily in French-speaking regions, Ginette enjoyed its highest popularity in France and Quebec during the mid-20th century. While less common among newer generations, it retains a classic charm that evokes sophistication. In French culture, Ginette often conjures images of a stylish, refined woman. The name has occasionally appeared in literature and entertainment, lending it cultural resonance beyond simply being a personal name.

This appealing Italian name is associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance.

An everyday name in France, a charismatic possibility here.

More dramatic, worldly, and energetic spin on Gregory.

Guillaumette is a feminine French name derived from Guillaume, the French form of William, which has Germanic origins meaning "resolute protection" or "will helmet." This name represents the feminine diminutive form, historically given to daughters named after their fathers or grandfathers named Guillaume. Guillaumette was moderately popular in medieval and Renaissance France, particularly among noble families. While rare in modern usage, it carries an elegant, historical quality that connects to French heritage. The name's traditional feminine suffix "-ette" adds delicacy to the strong root name. Though uncommon internationally, Guillaumette might appeal to parents seeking a distinctive French name with historical depth and aristocratic associations.