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Gábor
A boy's name documented as the Hungarian form of Gabriel. The Hebrew word base means "God is my strength" or "man of God."
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Names starting with G
Explore 73 first names starting with G, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Gabriel
Traces back to the Hebrew name Gavri'el; the documented word base means "man of God" or "warrior of God".
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Gabriela
Traces back to the Hebrew name Gabriel; the root word means "God is my strength". Common variants are Gabriele or Gabi.
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Gabriele
The Italian form of Gabriel. The Hebrew roots mean "God is my strength". As with Andrea, in Italian it is purely a boy name, which sometimes needs explaining in everyday life in Germany.
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Gael
A name with a Breton and Celtic history. The frequently mentioned translation "the generous one" or "the lord" is an interpretation; a definitive word meaning is not confirmed.
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Gail
An English short form of Abigail. The Hebrew origin means "my father rejoiced" or "joy of the father."
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Galia
A name of Hebrew origin. The documented meaning of the root word is "wave".
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Galina
Commonly regarded as a Russian and Bulgarian form of Helena and then translated as "the radiant one". However, other derivations exist, which is why this remains one interpretation and not the sole history of the name.
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Gareth
Gareth is handed down as a knight's name from Arthurian legend. Its older etymological meaning is unresolved. Welsh derivations are discussed; „the gentle one“ is not a verified translation.
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Garnet
This name originates from the English-speaking world. It refers to the semi-precious gemstone garnet and is traditionally given to boys and girls in English.
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Gaspard
The French form of Kaspar. The name likely has Persian roots. A widespread interpretation translates it as "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure," though this is not linguistically verified beyond doubt as the sole meaning.
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Gawain
This name is widely regarded as an Anglicized form of the Welsh Gwalchmei. This is often translated as "hawk of May" or "hawk of the plain." In German, the English pronunciation (usually Ga-wän or Ga-wäin) often requires a brief explanation in everyday life.
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Gefion
(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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Gemma
An Italian first name of Latin origin. Its meaning is documented as "gemstone" or "bud".
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Geneva
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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Geneviève
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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Gennaro
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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Genoveva
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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Georg
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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George
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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Georgia
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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Georgios
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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Gerald
An Old High German name. The name elements "ger" and "walt" mean "spear" and "to rule" or "to govern".
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Geraldine
The feminine form of Gerald. The name is composed of the Germanic words for "speer" ("spear") and "herrschen" ("to rule").
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Gerda
Traces back to Old Norse and Germanic roots. The underlying syllable "gard" means "protection" or "enclosure".
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Gereon
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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Gero
An Old High German short form of names with “Ger-”; the word means “spear”.
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Gerrit
The Dutch and Frisian form of Gerhard. The documented meaning is "the spear-strong".
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Gerti
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
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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Gesine
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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Gia
An Italian short form documented to derive from Gianna or Giovanna. The Hebrew base means "God is gracious".
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Giacomo
The Italian form of Jacob. The Hebrew word base means "heel holder" or "may God protect".
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Giada
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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Gian
An Italian short form of Giovanni, corresponding to the German form Johannes. The Hebrew base means "God is gracious".
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Gianna
The Italian variant of Johanna. Here, too, lies the Hebrew meaning "God is gracious".
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Gideon
A biblical name of Hebrew origin; the documented translation is “the hacker” or “feller of trees”.
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Gila
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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Gilda
A first name with Germanic roots. The documented word meaning traces back to "gild", meaning "sacrifice" or "value".
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Gilles
The French form of Ägidius. The name goes back to the Greek word "aigidion," meaning "shield of Zeus".
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Gina
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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Ginevra
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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Gino
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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Gion
Another Romansh form of Johannes that exists alongside Gian. Here, too, the underlying Hebrew word "God is gracious" is documented.
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Giovanni
The Italian variant of Johannes. The name goes back to Hebrew and means "God is gracious".
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Gisela
A traditional German name of Germanic origin. The root word "gisal" means "hostage" or "pledge".
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Gísli
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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Giulia
The Italian form of Julia. The name traces back to the ancient Roman gens of the Julii.
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