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(also Gefjon): The frequently cited translation "the giver" (from Old Norse gefa for "to give") is a widespread interpretation and not the full story of the name. Other research considers a connection to words for "sea." She is a goddess associated with agriculture.
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An Italian first name of Latin origin. Its meaning is documented as "gemstone" or "bud".
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This is the English name for Genf. The name has Celtic roots. The frequently cited translation "river mouth" is a widespread interpretation, though not the only possible etymology.
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The precise history of this name is not definitively established. A common interpretation assumes Celtic roots and translates the name as "white wave". Another, equally frequently cited theory sees a Germanic origin from the words for "kin" or "race" (kuni) and "woman" (wefa).
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An Italian first name that traces directly back to the Latin "Januarius." It literally means "belonging to Janus" and is etymologically closely related to the first month of the year.
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The older word meaning of this family of names is not definitively clarified. Celtic and Germanic roots likely merge here. The name is primarily known in the German- and Spanish-speaking regions.
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Traces back to the Greek name Georgios. The documented meaning is composed of the words for "earth" and "work," yielding "earth worker" or "farmer".
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The English form of Georg. The name goes back to the Greek word georgos, meaning "the farmer" or "earth-worker." It has been one of the most traditional English first names for centuries.
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Known through the American painter Georgia O'Keeffe. Georgia is the feminine form of George (Georg). The name has a Greek origin; the word "georgos" means "earthworker" or "farmer." In German, the name is usually given its English pronunciation, which is worth considering when pairing it with a German surname.
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Origin from the Ancient Greek words "ge" (earth) and "ergon" (work) is documented. The meaning is "the earth worker" or "the farmer." Georgios is the traditional form; in everyday life in Greece, the short form Giorgos is frequently used.
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An Old High German name. The name elements "ger" and "walt" mean "spear" and "to rule" or "to govern".
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The feminine form of Gerald. The name is composed of the Germanic words for "speer" ("spear") and "herrschen" ("to rule").
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Traces back to Old Norse and Germanic roots. The underlying syllable "gard" means "protection" or "enclosure".
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Originates from Greek and goes back to the word "geron"; the Latin word base means "the old man" or "the elder".
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An Old High German short form of names with “Ger-”; the word means “spear”.
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The Dutch and Frisian form of Gerhard. The documented meaning is "the spear-strong".
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A traditional short form of Gertrud. The name is composed of the Old High German words "ger" (spear) and "trud" (strength, power).
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Gesa is a Low German and Frisian short form of names beginning with "Gert-", such as Gertrud. The Germanic word root "ger" means "spear."
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The name is a Low German and Frisian form of Gertrud. Gertrud is composed of the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "trud" (strength, power).
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An Italian short form documented to derive from Gianna or Giovanna. The Hebrew base means "God is gracious".
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The Italian form of Jacob. The Hebrew word base means "heel holder" or "may God protect".
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The Italian word for the gemstone jade. When pronouncing it in German-speaking areas, keep in mind that "Gi" is pronounced like a soft "Dsch."
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An Italian short form of Giovanni, corresponding to the German form Johannes. The Hebrew base means "God is gracious".
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The Italian variant of Johanna. Here, too, lies the Hebrew meaning "God is gracious".
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A biblical name of Hebrew origin; the documented translation is “the hacker” or “feller of trees”.
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A Hebrew name for girls. The documented meaning is "joy." At four letters, it is very concise and works well as a first name paired with a long last name.
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A first name with Germanic roots. The documented word meaning traces back to "gild", meaning "sacrifice" or "value".
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The French form of Ägidius. The name goes back to the Greek word "aigidion," meaning "shield of Zeus".
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This name is a short form that can be linked to various longer names such as Regina, Georgina, or Luigina. A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here, as it depends on the respective origin name.
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The Italian form of the Celtic name Guinevere. The documented meaning is composed of the words for "white" or "fair" and "spirit".
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An Italian short form that evolved from names ending in "-gino," such as Luigino or Giorgino. A blanket meaning therefore cannot be determined.
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Another Romansh form of Johannes that exists alongside Gian. Here, too, the underlying Hebrew word "God is gracious" is documented.
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The Italian variant of Johannes. The name goes back to Hebrew and means "God is gracious".
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A traditional German name of Germanic origin. The root word "gisal" means "hostage" or "pledge".
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Two meanings are often mentioned for this boy's name: It is commonly translated as hostage or pledge. Another interpretation derives it from an Old Norse word for ray of light. Both name histories are possible; settling definitively on only one meaning falls short.
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The Italian form of Julia. The name traces back to the ancient Roman gens of the Julii.
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The precise history of the name is complex. An often-cited and widespread interpretation derives Gleb from the Old Norse name Guðleifr, which is interpreted as "heir of the gods". What is primarily certain is the strong Scandinavian influence on early Russian naming practices.
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An English name with Gaelic roots. The documented meaning goes back to the word "gleann," which means "valley".
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A name from the Latin linguistic area. The root word is the Latin "gloria", which means "glory" or "honor".
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has Visigothic roots (Gundisalv). The first root element definitely means “battle.” Various translations exist for the second part; the frequently cited interpretation “battle spirit” or “saved in battle” is not the only account of the name’s origin.
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A Slavic given name. The word base "gora" means "mountain," and the name stands for "man from the mountains".
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A Scottish name that was originally a place name and surname. The Gaelic word base means "large hill".
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The Maltese form of Georg (George). The Ancient Greek root "georgos" means "farmworker" or "farmer."
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The Old High German elements "got" (God) and "fridu" (peace, protection) form its foundation. In the Middle Ages, the name was very prominent among crusaders and poets. A modern, shorter variant that developed from it is Götz.
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A traditional German short form of Gottfried. The Old High German name elements mean "God" and "peace" or "protection".
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An English first name that traces back to the Latin "gratia". Its meaning is documented as "grace" or "charm".
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Goes back to the Greek word "gregoros." The documented meaning is "the watchful".
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Greta is documented as a short form of Margarete. The underlying Greek word "margarites" means pearl.
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