Female and male first names beginning with the letter “G”..
GISEL
FemaleRare feminine given name of German origin that means "noble helmeted one.
GISELA
FemaleGerman-derived feminine name meaning "noble captive of the land.
GISELDA
FemaleRare yet captivating Germanic female name derived from "gisil," meaning "noble captive" or "hostage," and "-hild," signifying "battle.
GISELE
FemaleGiselle is a French feminine given name derived from Germanic origins, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage', popularized by the ballet Giselle.
GISELISE
FemaleRare yet elegant female name of Germanic origin, derived from "gisil" meaning "hostage or pledge" and "-haisa" meaning "army", interpreted as "pledged to the army".
GISELL
FemaleFrench-derived female name meaning "bright pledge" or "famous hostage", originally given to noble daughters.
GISELLA
FemaleItalian feminine given name derived from the German name Hesilore, meaning 'hostage to fate'.
GISELLE
FemaleFrench-origin feminine given name derived from Germanic elements meaning "hostage with the helmet," though its intended meaning may have been lost over time. It was first used in medieval France and gained popularity due to its enchanting sound and uniqueness, becoming associated with notable figures like the protagonist of the Romantic ballet "Giselle." Today, Giselle remains a popular choice for parents seeking distinctive yet timeless names for their daughters.
GISELLE
MaleGerman-origin feminine given name derived from 'gisil', meaning 'hostage' or 'pledge', popularized by French author Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian in his fairy tale 'La Belle et la Bête'.
GISELLY
FemaleGermanic-origin name meaning 'hostage' or 'noble captive', associated with nobility throughout history. It was popular among medieval German nobles and is now rare yet meaningful.
GISELY
FemaleDistinctive name of Latin origin, derived from 'Caesaria' meaning 'head of hair', and symbolizing beauty, elegance, and grace.
GISETTE
FemalePlayful French girl's name meaning "little laugh.
GISLAINE
FemaleFeminine French name derived from Old German Gisela, meaning "noble captive in battle.
GISSEL
FemaleCaptivating unisex name derived from Spanish 'giss', meaning 'lily', embodying beauty and elegance.
GISSELA
FemaleSwedish-origin name derived from Old Norse "Gísl", meaning "pledge" or "hostage". Traditionally given to boys, it has gained popularity as a girls' name in recent years.
GISSELE
FemaleGiselle, derived from Germanic elements meaning "pledged for battle", is a French-origin name popularized by the romantic ballet "Giselle".
GISSELL
FemaleDistinctively Spanish name originating from the German word "Chiseau", meaning "iron worker" or "smith". Though not directly related to Chiseau, Gissell shares its root meaning and has been popular in Spain since medieval times, often given as tribute to Germanic tribes' cultural influences. Today, it's still a notable choice among Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
GISSELLA
FemaleUnique female name of Italian origin, derived from "gisel", meaning "hostage" or "noble captive". It was brought to Italy by the Lombards in the sixth century AD and originally used as a female form of Gisell, but now considered distinctively feminine.
GISSELLE
FemaleDistinctive Spanish name meaning 'God's promise'.
GISSETTE
FemaleUnique French name meaning 'young girl', popular among medieval French nobility, reflecting purity and youthfulness.
GITA
FemaleIndian unisex name derived from Sanskrit 'Git', meaning 'song'. It's associated with the Hindu epic poem Bhagavad Gita, and gained popularity during India's independence movement.
GITANA
FemaleSpanish female name derived from "gitano," meaning "Gypsy" in English, with historical ties to Spain's vibrant Romani culture and symbolizing freedom and resilience.
GITANJALI
FemaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'offering song', inspired by Lord Krishna's divine song Gitanjali.
GITEL
FemaleGitel, of Hebrew origin, means 'gift' or 'present', signifying a blessing from God in Jewish tradition.
GITTA
FemaleRare yet captivating female name of German origin, meaning 'god's gift'.
GITTEL
FemaleCharming Yiddish female given name, a diminutive of Gitl, which means 'life' in Hebrew.
GITTLE
FemaleAshkenazi Jewish female given name derived from the Hebrew word 'gittel', meaning 'a gift from God'. It was traditionally given to girls born after periods of hardship, expressing gratitude for new life.
GITTY
FemaleHebrew name derived from 'gitit', meaning 'grain' or 'seed', symbolizing growth and new beginnings.
GITZEL
FemaleRare, Hebrew-derived female name meaning 'exile,' originating from the biblical story of the Israelites' exile.
GIUDITTA
FemaleItalian feminine given name derived from Hebrew 'Yehudit', meaning 'praised' or 'praise', popularized by its biblical heroine.
GIULIA
FemaleItalian feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Julia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy', and referring to young Jupiter.
GIULIAN
MaleItalian masculine given name originating from the city of Giuliano in Campania. It means "of Julian" and is associated with the ancient Roman clan Julius.
GIULIANA
FemaleItalian girl's name derived from Julianus, meaning 'pertaining to Julius', which in turn comes from Iulus meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'juvenile'. It has a rich history dating back to ancient Rome and was popularized by the Julian clan, including prominent figures like Julius Caesar.
GIULIANI
MaleItalian given name derived from Julianus, meaning 'pertaining to July', reflecting its origin in honor of Julius Caesar's birth month.
GIULIANNA
FemaleElegant Italian feminine name derived from Giulio, which means 'youthful' or 'downy', with roots tracing back to ancient Rome via Julius Caesar.
GIULIANO
MaleItalian name derived from the Latin 'iulus', meaning 'yew tree', popularized by Saint Julian of Le Mans during medieval Europe.
GIULIETTA
FemaleItalian feminine name derived from Giulio or Julian, meaning "youthful" or "downy", tracing back to Latin origins through the Roman family name Julius, ultimately linked to the ancient Etruscan god Juppiter.
GIULIETTE
FemaleItalian-derived name, originally a diminutive of Giulia or Julietta, popularized by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet tale but actually named Giulietta in the original Italian story.
GIULIO
MaleLatin-origin masculine given name that means "yolk of an egg" or "to embrace," derived from the ancient Roman family name Julius.
GIULLIANA
FemaleItalian feminine given name derived from the Latin name Julius, meaning "downy-bearded" or "youthful," and has been associated with notable historical figures like Julia the Elder and Julia the Younger.