Starting With G · Name Guide

200 Standout Baby Names Starting with G (2026 List)

Browse 4,080 baby names starting with G — 1,764 girl names and 1,417 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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The G sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with G are popular across American, English, Italian, Italy, Germanic traditions. Browse all 4,080 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with G

  • 4,080 names starting with G are in our database
  • 1,764 girl names and 1,417 boy names begin with G
  • 899 gender-neutral names also start with G
  • Top origins for G names: American, English, Italian

Girl Names Starting With G

1,764 girl names starting with G — showing top 100

#33
Gianna
Italy
God is gracious
#38
Grace
England
God's favor or blessing
#66
Genesis
English
English
#99
Georgia
American↑ Rising
Farmer
#105
Gabriella
Hebrew
Hebrew
#148
Genevieve
French↑ Rising
French
#170
Gemma
Italy↑ Rising
gemma - 'gem' or 'jewel'
#227
Gracie
English↑ Rising
grace, favor
#287
Gia
Italy
God is gracious
#317
Gabriela
Israel
God is my strength
#360
Gwendolyn
Wales↑ Rising
blessed ring
#382
Giselle
France
Pledge or hostage
#442
Gracelynn
American
A combination of 'grace' and the suffix '-lynn'
#466
Gracelyn
American
graceful, charm
#501
Gerardina
Italian
brave with a spear
#502
Genisus
Latin
Origin; birth
#503
Giovannah
Italy
God is gracious.
#506
Gidget
American
English
#507
Golde
English
Yiddish
#507
Gailynn
American
A modern name combining elements of 'Gail' and 'Lynn', often interpreted as 'joyful' or 'light'.
#507
Georgann
American
farmer
#508
Guerline
French
French
#510
Gwendolin
Welsh
Welsh
#513
Gaviota
Spanish
Spanish
#514
Geena
American
English
#517
Girlee
American
A playful or cute girl
#517
Glennisha
American
A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning feminine.
#518
Glendalee
American
from the valley by the meadow
#519
Gretell
Germanic
little pearl
#521
Giavannah
Italy
Derived from the name Giovanna, which means 'God is gracious'.
#522
Girtie
American
English
#522
Genina
Philippines
A woman of great beauty and virtue
#523
Glenne
English
valley
#529
Gavy
USA
Hebrew
#529
Griselle
France
little gray one
#533
Gráinne
Ireland
grain, love
#533
Gerica
USA
to be steadfast
#535
Gennesys
American
A modern variation of Genesis
#538
Gaosheng
China
highly accomplished, auspicious
#540
Gabija
Lithuania
goddess of fire and home
#541
Georjean
American
English
#542
Ginney
English
Pure
#543
Glinda
American
Good, fair, or holy
#544
Glorius
Latin
glorious
#545
Genesa
American
origin or beginning
#548
Ginnette
French
French
#550
Glenadine
English
English
#550
Getrude
Germanic
spear maiden
#550
Genrose
American
a combination of 'Gene' and 'Rose', symbolizing nobility and beauty
#550
Glynice
Welsh
Welsh
#554
Gwana
East Africa
To flourish or grow
#557
Geissie
Germanic
A form of Giselle meaning pledge or oath
#560
Gabiela
Spain
God is my strength
#561
Gerturde
Germanic
German
#561
Genessee
Native American
Native American
#561
Garneta
American
Pomegranate; a jewel.
#562
Gerarda
Spanish
Strong spear
#562
Gurveen
India
one who shines like a jewel
#566
Gittle
Yiddish
Yiddish
#568
Gerrianne
American
A combination of the names 'Gerry' and 'Anne'.
#569
Gladus
Latin
Latin
#571
Gaetana
Italy
Italian
#574
Glendean
American
Valley of the glen
#575
Genivieve
French
derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'
#579
Gussie
English
magnificent
#581
Ginni
English
pure, maiden
#582
Gizzelle
Arabic
Arabic
#582
Gwynavere
Welsh
white enchantress; blessed ring
#582
Glynne
Wales
Fair, alive or lake
#584
Georgana
English
Farmer or earthworker
#586
Gloribel
Spanish
Glorious beauty
#592
Georgene
Greek
farmer, earthworker
#593
Ginaya
India
A generous woman
#595
Gabreille
France
French
#597
Guynelle
American
a variant of the name Gwendolyn, meaning 'blessed ring'
#597
Gelinda
English
Italian
#599
Gayola
Latin
happy, cheerful
#604
Georgietta
Italy
Greek
#605
Gizell
France
French
#607
Giamarie
Italy
God is gracious
#608
Gloricely
American
glorious
#608
Gurtie
American
spear strength
#609
Giselda
Italy
Italian
#611
Galinda
Poland
None
#614
Geogia
American
English
#615
Grainne
Ireland
Goddess of Love, Love, or Grain (from 'gránn', meaning 'grain')
#617
Ginia
Italy
a form of Virginia
#618
Glo
English
English
#619
Garlene
American
a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'
#619
Gerita
Germanic
spear ruler
#621
Grisha
Russian-speaking countries
A variant of the name Grigory, meaning vigilant or alert.
#621
Goldie
English↑ Rising
Golden
#623
Gyla
Hungary
a variant of the name Gilda, meaning 'sacrifice'
#624
Gerlean
American
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
#626
Gohar
Persia
gem
#627
Gaylia
American
English
#627
Guyneth
Wales
blessed, fortunate
#627
Gaylynn
USA
Joyful and lively
#628
Gesel
Germanic
A pledge or a promise
#628
Gennell
American
A beloved name with deep roots

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Boy Names Starting With G

1,417 boy names starting with G — showing top 100

#37
Gabriel
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my strength
#51
Grayson
USA
English
#86
Gael
Ireland
Irish
#120
Graham
Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#123
Giovanni
Italy
Italian
#126
George
Greek
Farmer.
#149
Greyson
American
son of the steward
#222
Griffin
American
English
#228
Grant
American↑ Rising
Great; large
#303
Gavin
Welsh
white hawk
#337
Gideon
Hebrew
hewer, one who cuts trees
#373
Grady
American
noble
#500
Greylon
American
A variant of the name Greyson
#503
garman
Hebrew
Guardian
#503
Guymon
American
Someone from the village of Guymon
#506
Gunner
American↑ Rising
originally a masculine name meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.
#507
Guner
Turkey
Brave or warrior.
#515
Gillis
Sweden
pledged to God
#519
Gerld
American
a courageous spear
#520
Gaoussou
Mali
Mandinka
#524
Guster
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#528
Gaelen
Ireland
Gael
#529
Go
China
To go.
#535
Guilian
China
Chinese
#538
Greig
Scotland
Scottish
#540
Gevon
Israel
A gracious gift
#546
Geramie
English
English
#548
Glennwood
American
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#550
Geza
Hungary
A farmer or countryman
#551
Grenville
England
French
#552
Gianmichael
Italy
God is gracious, who is like God?
#552
Glenwood
American
Valley of the glen
#555
Gianncarlo
Italy
A combination of 'Gianni', derived from Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious', and 'Carlo', meaning 'free man'.
#558
Ghaleb
Arabic
Tamer, one who subdues
#559
Gould
United Kingdom
Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous
#561
Glendel
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#564
Garrett
American
Spear strength
#564
Golan
Hebrew
Hebrew
#565
Garl
English
man, warrior
#566
Gemarion
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#566
Giacinto
Italy
Italian
#573
Guile
English
To deceive or trick; cunning.
#573
Greyton
English
from the grey town
#575
Gericho
Japanese
Gericho (ゲリコ) translates to 'guardian' or 'protector'.
#575
Godrick
England
Old English
#576
Gavynn
American
a variation of Gawain, meaning 'a young warrior' or 'white hawk'
#583
Gilroy
Irish
servant of the king
#583
Giscard
France
from the Alder tree
#586
Grifin
American
a variation of Griffin, a mythical creature that is part lion and part eagle
#587
Gradin
Slavic countries
Slavic
#589
Granvil
American
gravel
#590
Glendale
American
valley with a glen
#592
Games
English
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#592
Guerdon
France
Old French
#593
Gregory
American
Vigilant, Watchful
#594
Gailord
English
one who is brave and valiant
#597
Gayton
England
a settlement or enclosure near a gap or road
#603
Gabryl
Hebrew
God is my strength
#604
Gerame
American
One who is spear strong
#605
Garlon
American
guardian or protector
#612
Gunnar
Scandinavia
Old Norse
#613
Geofrey
English
English
#619
Goldman
English
golden man
#625
Gustavo
Spain↑ Rising
royal staff, staff of the Goths
#627
Gibb
United Kingdom
Son of Gilbert
#629
Gaylard
English
a brave one
#630
Gregorios
Greece
Watchful
#635
Geter
American
English
#638
Gerlad
England
English
#638
Garreth
Ireland
Irish
#648
Gustin
French
Derived from 'gustinus', meaning 'majestic' or 'venerable'.
#651
Garald
English
Germanic
#652
Greenville
American
English
#658
Gaberial
American
God is my strength
#658
Gero
Germanic
spear rule
#658
Garney
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#661
Gib
English
Happiness; joy
#662
Gerad
English
spear strength
#667
Gonsalo
Spain
Derived from the Gothic name 'Gunther', meaning 'battle'.
#675
Gaeton
France
from Gaeta
#676
Gensen
Japan
Meaning 'source' or 'origin' depending on the kanji used.
#678
Gerardo
Spain
Strong spear and brave in battle
#683
Gabril
Israel
God is my strength
#683
Gryffon
United Kingdom
a mythical creature, a griffin, symbolizing strength and wisdom
#688
Gurney
United Kingdom
a person from a tower
#691
Gani
Arabic
to be content
#696
Geffory
England
Old French
#696
Glenden
American
From the valley of the glen
#697
Gabiel
Spanish
Hebrew
#699
Gabryal
American
A variation of Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength'.
#704
Garratt
United Kingdom
spear strength; derived from Gerald
#707
Genero
Spain
Generous
#707
Gillermo
Spain
Determined protector
#711
Gervase
English
spear servant
#712
Gunnard
Scandinavian countries
battle warrior
#713
Gered
Welsh
Welsh
#716
Geremia
Italy
God will uplift
#717
Ginobili
Argentina
from the town of Ginobló
#718
Granderson
American
Son of Grand
#719
Gereld
English
spear ruler

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Unisex Names Starting With G

899 gender-neutral names starting with G — showing top 100

#577
Garnie
Scotland
Scottish
#632
Grasyn
American
English
#640
Gabriyel
Hebrew
גַּבְרִיאֵל
#677
Gillie
Scotland
servant of the church
#722
Gere
Hungary
a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'
#729
Gudalupe
Mexico
Spanish
#834
Geral
Portugal
Portuguese
#858
Gabreal
American
God is my strength
#865
Giang
Vietnam
river
#969
Gari
Japan
Japanese
#1083
Glendell
American
valley with a glen
#1145
Graisyn
English
Graceful
#1206
Gabrieal
Hebrew
God is my strength
#1208
Gearl
American
English
#1242
Gwinn
Welsh
fair, blessed
#1248
Guadalupe
Spain
river of the wolf
#1307
Galyn
American
a combination of Gail and Lynn
#1311
Gaynor
England
the fair one
#1351
Gianni
Italian
God is gracious
#1365
Gagandeep
India
Light of the world or a bright light.
#1395
Gracin
American
grace
#1414
Gursimran
India
Punjabi
#1463
Gerd
Germanic
Old Norse
#1500
Girvin
Irish
servant of the sea
#1500
Gurnek
Punjabi
brave, courageous
#1501
Germinal
French
germinating, sprouting
#1501
Guro
Indonesian
teacher or guide
#1502
Georgy
Greece
farmer, earthworker
#1502
Gaudet
Latin
rejoices, is joyful
#1503
Gaudette
French
to rejoice — from Gaudet
#1504
Gaudioso
Italian
joyful, happy
#1504
Gurprem
Punjabi
love of God
#1505
Gurprit
Punjabi
light of God
#1507
Gurraj
Punjabi
brave, strong — from Gurjit
#1508
Gauja
Latvian
from the Gauja River
#1508
Gisello
Italian
pledge, hostage — from Gisel
#1508
Gurrajvir
Punjabi
brave warrior
#1510
Gronw
Welsh
son of the sea
#1510
Gurseerit
Punjabi
one who is blessed with God
#1511
Gisi
Hungarian
little Giza
#1512
Gernold
Germanic
brave with a spear
#1512
Gislain
Old Germanic
pledge or hostage — from Gisil
#1512
Gursev
Punjabi
one who is a servant of God
#1513
Gursevak
Punjabi
servant of the Guru
#1515
Gwin
Wales
Welsh
#1515
Gort
Irish
a place name
#1515
Gursharan
Punjabi
one who provides shelter
#1516
Garnell
American
a derivative or variation, possibly of Garnet
#1516
Gursharon
Punjabi
light of God
#1517
Gault
French
ruler, leader
#1517
Gerolda
Germanic
spear ruler — from Gerald
#1518
Gaultier
French
ruler of the army
#1519
Gerolimos
Greek
of Gerald — rules by the spear
#1520
Geronda
Greek
elder, old man
#1520
Gismonde
French
hostage, pledge
#1521
Gaura-kisora
Sanskrit
light or radiant — from Gaura
#1521
Gerow
Old French
spear ruler — from Gerald
#1521
Giso
Germanic
pledge or hostage
#1521
Gosa
African
unknown
#1522
Gerrelt
Dutch
spear ruler
#1523
Gerreltje
Dutch
spear ruler — from Gerald
#1523
Gissur
Old Norse
spear of the gods
#1523
Gurucharan
Sanskrit
one who has the feet of a guru
#1524
Gerriet
Dutch
spear ruler — from Gerald
#1524
Gurusharan
Sanskrit
one who seeks refuge in the Guru
#1525
Gaut
Old Norse
a god or deity
#1525
Gerrilee
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1525
Gosha
Slavic
God's gift — from Gosha
#1525
Gurutz
Basque
little warrior
#1526
Garie
English
A form of the name Garry, meaning 'spear'.
#1526
Gautama
Sanskrit
one who has attained his goals
#1527
Goshgar
Azerbaijani
brave, courageous
#1527
Guruvansh
Sanskrit
descendant of the guru
#1528
Gosho
Bulgarian
a nickname for Georgi
#1529
Gauthier
French
ruler of the army
#1529
Gurvan
Mongolian
three — from Gurvan
#1530
Gauti
Old Norse
descendant of Gauti
#1530
Gurwinder
Punjabi
brave warrior — from Gurwinder
#1531
Gitt
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1531
Goslin
Modern American
little goose
#1532
Gersham
Hebrew
he has been expelled
#1535
Gussi
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1536
Gert
Germanic
strength, bravery
#1536
Gitto
Italian
little Gitt
#1537
Gaard
Old Norse
guardian, protector
#1537
Gitza
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1537
Gussy
Modern American
diminutive of Augustus
#1538
Gab
Modern American
to talk casually or chat
#1538
Giule
Italian
youthful, young — from Giulio
#1539
Gabay
Somali
poet or bard
#1539
Gav
Hebrew
a young goat
#1540
Gosse
Dutch
a diminutive of Gosselin
#1541
Giunta
Italian
he who is joined
#1541
Gustau
Catalan
majestic, revered — from Agustí
#1542
Gabbey
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1542
Giurgea
Romanian
from the name George
#1543
Giuseppantonio
Italian
God will add — from Giuseppe
#1544
Gavilan
Spanish
hawk — from Gavilan
#1544
Gerto
Germanic
spear strength — from Gerhard
#1545
Gabey
Modern American
diminutive of Gabriel

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