3406 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	Grace of God
Grace	Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Grayson	Boy	Son of a gray-haired person
Greyson	Boy	Son of the gray-haired man
Giovanni	Boy	God is gracious
George	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker
Genevieve	Girl	Woman of the race
Graham	Boy	Gravelly homestead
Georgia	Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Gemma	Girl	Jewel; Precious Stone; Gem

Grant	Boy	Large; Tall; To allow; Great
Griffin	Boy	Strong Lord; Prince
Gracie	Girl	Blessing; Graceful; Favor
Gia	Girl	God is gracious
Gideon	Boy	Great warrior
Gracelynn	Girl	Gracious
Gracelyn	Girl	Graceful lake; Blessing
Giselle	Girl	Pledge
Gianni	Boy	God is gracious
Gwendolyn	Girl	Fair Bow; Blessed Ring

Garrett	Boy	Strength of the spear
Grady	Boy	Noble; Renowned; Illustrious
Gabrielle	Girl	God is my strength
Gregory	Boy	Alert; Watchful
Gunnar	Boy	Brave warrior
Gloria	Girl	Praise; Immortal glory; Renown
Gustavo	Boy	Staff of the Gods
Grey	Boy	Gray-haired; Pleasing; Welcome; Brindled coloration
Giana	Girl	God is gracious
Gatlin	Boy	Companion or kinsman

Galilea	Girl	From Galilee; District
Giuliana	Girl	Young
Guillermo	Boy	Resolute protector
Greta	Girl	Pearl
Giovanna	Girl	God is gracious
Gwen	Girl	Fair; Blessed
Goldie	Girl	Gold
Gary	Boy	Enclosure; Spearman; Watchful
Gordon	Boy	Fertilized pasture
Giavanna	Girl	God is gracious

Graysen	Boy	Son of a gray-haired man
Granger	Boy	Grain dealer
Gian	Boy	God is gracious
Guinevere	Girl	White phantom; Gentle queen
Genesis	Boy	Origin
Guadalupe	Girl	Valley of the wolves
Greysen	Boy	Son of steward; Guardian or warden
Gannon	Boy	The god of silence
Gianluca	Boy	God is gracious; From Lucania
Giancarlo	Boy	God's manly gift

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	Spear fortified town; Son of Garret; Son of Gary; From Garriston; A variant of name Garret
Giulia	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Georgina	Girl	Farmer; Earth worker
Gibson	Boy	Son of Gilbert.

Gio	Boy	Earthworker; Farmer
Gonzalo	Boy	Battle; Battle soul; Saved from battle
Gilberto	Boy	Bright pledge; Shining pledge.
Grecia	Girl	Graceful
Gadiel	Boy	God is my fortune
Gwyneth	Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors
Gerard	Boy	Brave spear
Gitty	Girl	High; Mighty
Guy	Boy	A person who has a spirit of living this life happily
Geneva	Girl	Juniper shrub

Geraldine	Girl	Spear's power
Giuseppe	Boy	God will add
Giovanny	Boy	God is gracious; God has shown favor
Gisselle	Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Glen	Boy	From the valley
Gina	Girl	Queen; Maiden
Graciela	Girl	Grace; Gratitude; Blessing
Gerson	Boy	Son of gar
Gracyn	Girl	Variant of Grace; Grace of God.
Greer	Girl	Alert; Watchful

Glory	Unisex	Renown, honor, pride, brightness
Gavriel	Boy	God is my strength
Giorgio	Boy	Earth Worker; Farmer
Gauge	Boy	Measurer
Georgiana	Girl	Farmer; Earth worker
Georgie	Girl	Farmer; Earth worker
Gema	Girl	Girl who is treasurable as a precious stone
Giovonni	Boy	God is gracious
Genaro	Boy	Refers to the first month of the year; January
Grayden	Boy	A person with gray hair; Intelligent

Gwenivere	Unisex	Fair queen
Gregorio	Boy	Watchful or vigilant
Gwenyth	Girl	Fair; Blessed woman
Gigi	Girl	Earth worker
Geno	Boy	God is love
Gisele	Girl	Pledge or hostage
Goldy	Girl	A variant of Golda; Derived from gold which denotes precious jewellery metal
Geo	Boy	The one who created this earth and other planets
Golden	Boy	Shiny; A person who will shine his whole life like a precious stone; Blond
Graceson	Boy	The variant of name Grayson; Son of a gray-haired person; Son of an intelligent person

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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.

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