3408 Gentle Baby Names That Start With G

The best G names for babies, from Ga to Gzifa.

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Gatsby, George, Gunther–these baby names that start with G have a knack for catching attention and sparking curiosity. The letter G was invented by Spurius Carvilius Ruga (circa 231 BC), a school teacher and freedman of the Roman consul Spurius Carvilius Maximus Ruga, and was introduced as a variation of C.

G can sound like a hard ‘g’ in words like ‘go’ or ‘great,’ and a soft ‘g’ in words like ‘gentle’ or ‘giant.’ This versatility allows G to be used in many languages and dialects. Apart from its importance in the English language, the letter G has significant symbolism in many cultures and religions worldwide. In Hebrew, it is called gimel, meaning ‘camel,’ and represents the concepts of giving and generosity. In Christianity, G is often a symbol for the Holy Spirit and is also used in the respectful abbreviation ‘G-d’ for God. Such associations make names beginning with G particularly meaningful choices for parents.

G-names are aplenty. You may consider unique masculine names such as the Indian-origin name Gagan, meaning ‘the sky,’ English Galen, meaning ‘calm,’ and Welsh Gwern, meaning ‘alder tree.’ Interesting feminine names that you could choose are the English Gail, meaning ‘my father is joy,’ Spanish Gabriella, meaning ‘God is my strength,’ and Welsh Gwylan, meaning ‘seagull.’ Gender-neutral options include the English Gaige, meaning ‘pledge,’ Welsh Gwynedd, meaning ‘band of warriors,’ and English Gift, meaning ‘present.’ Numerous famous individuals have names that begin with G. Prominent among them are George Washington, the first president of the United States, Greta Thunberg, an environmental activist, and Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco.

From classic names to modern ones, the letter G offers many options for parents. Choices such as the English names Gloria, meaning ‘glory,’ and Gordon, meaning ‘spacious fort,’ have consistently ranked among the most popular names in the 1900s (1). Explore our compilation of glorious baby names that start with the letter G and learn their meanings.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Gianna	Girl	God is gracious
Grace	Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Grayson	Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Greyson	Boy	Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Giovanni	Boy	God is gracious
George	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker
Genevieve	Girl	Woman of the race or tribe; Woman of the family
Graham	Boy	Gravelly homestead
Georgia	Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Gemma	Girl	Jewel; Precious stone; Gem

Grant	Boy	Large; Tall; Big; Great
Griffin	Boy	Lord; Prince
Gracie	Girl	Blessing; Graceful; Favor
Gia	Girl	God is gracious
Gideon	Boy	Great warrior; feller; hewer
Gracelynn	Girl	Kindness; Goodwill; Lake
Gracelyn	Girl	Graceful lake; Grace by the lake
Giselle	Girl	Pledge
Grady	Boy	Noble; Renowned; Illustrious
Gianni	Boy	God is gracious

Gwendolyn	Girl	Fair Bow; Blessed Ring
Garrett	Boy	Spear; Little spear; Strength of the spear; Warrior
Gabrielle	Girl	God is my strength; Strong woman of God
Gregory	Boy	Alert; Watchful; Swift; Quick
Gunnar	Boy	Bold warrior
Gloria	Girl	Praise; Glory; Immortal glory; Fame
Guadalupe	Girl	Our Lady of Guadalupe
Gustavo	Boy	Staff of the Gods
Giana	Girl	God is gracious
Gatlin	Boy	Companion; Kinsman

Galilea	Girl	From Galilee; Galilean; District; Roll
Giuliana	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Guillermo	Boy	Will helmet; Desired protection
Greta	Girl	Pearl
Giovanna	Girl	God is gracious
Gwen	Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Goldie	Girl	A person with blonde hair; Gold
Gary	Boy	Enclosure; Spearman; Watchful
Grey	Boy	Gray-haired; Pleasing; Welcome; Brindled coloration
Gordon	Boy	Fertilized pasture; Spacious fort

Giavanna	Girl	God is gracious
Graysen	Boy	Son of the steward
Granger	Boy	Farm bailiff; Share-cropper; Market-gardener
Gian	Boy	God is gracious
Guinevere	Girl	White phantom; Gentle queen
Genesis	Boy	Origin; Birth
Greysen	Boy	Son of steward; Son of the bailiff
Gannon	Boy	Descendant of Fionnán; Son of Finan; White; Blessed
Gianluca	Boy	God is gracious; From Lucania
Giancarlo	Boy	God is gracious; Man; Army

Gus	Boy	Exalted; Majestic; Great; Venerable
Gino	Boy	God is gracious
Gilbert	Boy	Bright pledge
Giovani	Boy	God is gracious
Giannis	Boy	God is gracious
Gaia	Girl	Earth
Garrison	Boy	Power of the spear; Spear-fortified town; Son of Garret; Son of Gary
Giulia	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Georgina	Girl	Farmer; Earthworker
Gibson	Boy	Son of Gib; Bright pledge

Gio	Boy	Earthworker; Farmer
Gonzalo	Boy	Battle; Battle soul; Saved from battle; Battle elf
Gilberto	Boy	Bright pledge
Grecia	Girl	Graceful; Gracious
Gadiel	Boy	God is my fortune; God is my good luck
Gwyneth	Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors; Happiness
Gerard	Boy	Brave spear
Gitty	Girl	Good
Guy	Boy	Wood; Valley
Geneva	Girl	Juniper tree; Woman of the clan or family

Geraldine	Girl	Spear's power
Giuseppe	Boy	God will add
Giovanny	Boy	God is gracious
Gisselle	Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Glory	Unisex	Renown; Honor; Magnificence
Glen	Boy	From the valley
Gina	Girl	Queen; Maiden; Famous in battle; Farmer; Well-born
Graciela	Girl	Grace; Gratitude; Blessing
Gerson	Boy	Exile; A stranger there
Gracyn	Girl	Grace of God

Gracen	Boy	Son of the steward; Son of the gray-haired
Gavriel	Boy	God is my strength; God is my strong man; God is my hero
Giorgio	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Greer	Girl	Alert; Watchful
Gauge	Boy	Measurer; Pledge
Georgiana	Girl	Farmer; Earth worker
Georgie	Girl	Farmer; Earthworker
Gema	Girl	Precious gem stone; Jewel
Giovonni	Boy	God is gracious
Genaro	Boy	January; Devoted to Janus

Grayden	Boy	Gray valley; Gray settlement
Gryffin	Unisex	Mythical Greek creature Griffin; Strong prince
Gregorio	Boy	Watchful; Alert
Gwenyth	Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Gigi	Girl	Earth worker; Maiden; Pledge; Famous in battle
Geno	Boy	Earthworker; Well-born; Noble
Gisele	Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Goldy	Girl	A variant of Golda; Derived from gold which denotes precious jewellery metal
Gwenivere	Unisex	White magical being; White phantom
Geo	Boy	Earth; Farmer

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The letter G has great significance, from its use as an abbreviation for God in Christianity to modern technological phrases such as Gmail and Google. Despite the changing times, G retains its symbolic value across cultures. The letter G also holds significance for individuals who want to explore their spirituality and manifest their deepest aspirations. Explore our curated list of baby names that start with G to find the perfect name that represents grace, grandeur, and more for your little munchkin.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some Biblical names that start with G?

Biblical names that begin with the letter G are aplenty. A few examples include Gideon, a Hebrew name that means ‘feller’ or ‘hewer,’ Gad, a Hebrew name that means ‘fortune’ or ‘luck,’ and Gabriel, a Hebrew name meaning ‘God is my strong man.’

2. What are some celebrity girl names that start with G?

A few feminine names starting with the letter G and borne by celebrities include Gigi, inspired by the fashion model Gigi Hadid, and Gal, another popular name taken from the actor Gal Gadot. Other notable names include Gwyneth, from the actor and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow, and Gillian, from the acclaimed actor Gillian Anderson.

3. What is another name for Lakshmi starting with G?

Goddess Lakshmi in Hindu mythology has up to 108 epithets. Gajalakshmi, also spelled Gajalaxmi, is one of the names of Goddess Lakshmi starting with the letter G.

Infographic: Baby Names Starting With Letter G

Baby names that start with G highlight the letter G's everlasting influence. The letter stands for gratitude, growth, and goodness. It has religious and cultural importance, which adds diversity to baby names. G-letter names offer diverse options to suit individual preferences. Check out the infographic below to choose the ideal name for your little one.

baby names that start with g (infographic)

References

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