Female and male first names beginning with the letter “G”..
GRISEL
FemaleRare Spanish female name derived from 'grises', meaning 'gray'.
GRISEL
MaleGrisel: A distinctive Spanish name derived from 'grifo', meaning griffin.
GRISELA
FemaleRare Spanish name derived from the word 'gris', meaning 'gray'. It signifies wisdom and elegance, popular among medieval Spanish nobility, but remains uncommon today.
GRISELDA
MaleSpanish name meaning "battle-ready gray-hair", with historical roots tracing back to 13th-century Germany and notable associations with patient characters in literature like Giovanni Boccaccio's Grisilde, despite its current rarity.
GRISELDA
FemaleGermanic female name meaning "gray battle," derived from the Old German words "gris" and "hilt." It has historical significance, associated with legendary figures like Griseldis in Boccaccio's "The Decameron," and is often linked to strength and resilience.
GRISELL
FemaleRare Latin-derived female given name meaning "gray", first used in medieval Europe.
GRISELLE
FemaleRare, historic Latin-derived female name meaning 'gray' or 'calm', popular among European nobility during the Middle Ages due to its association with wisdom.
GRISHA
FemaleRussian diminutive of Grigori, derived from the Greek 'grigoros', meaning "vigorous" or "watchful".
GRISHAM
MaleSlavic origin name derived from "Griške," meaning "from the sandy bank.
GRISHMA
FemaleIndian girl's name from Rajasthan meaning 'housewife' or 'woman of the house', reflecting traditional homemaking virtues like kindness and patience.
GRISSEL
FemaleCharming Catalan girl's name derived from "grisel," meaning "little grey," popular during the Middle Ages for its affectionate connotation towards newborns with light-colored hair or eyes.
GRISSOM
MaleRare French given name derived from "Grisse", an occupational surname for someone with grey hair or who dyed wool grey, also associated with the French word "gris" meaning "grey". It dates back to the 13th century in France and has been used as both a first and last name throughout history.
GRISTIAN
MaleLatin-derived male name meaning 'frequent' or 'constant', popular in medieval Europe, and associated with Saint Grisogonus.
GRIT
MaleEnglish given name of medieval origin, derived from 'grit' meaning 'small stone or gravel,' historically used as both masculine and feminine names.
GRIZEL
FemaleRare Scottish given name derived from the surname Grierson, which may mean 'grey hair' or come from the Old Norse personal name Griss meaning 'greedy'.
GRIZELDA
FemaleRare yet distinctive Scottish name derived from the Old Norse Grisella, meaning 'gray-haired', popularized by poet Allan Ramsay's character Grizel in his 1725 poem "The Gentle Shepherd".
GRIZZLY
MaleUncommon yet distinctive American given name derived from the English word "grizzly," meaning 'gray,' reflecting the grizzly bear's color.
GROSS
MaleThe name Gross originates from Germany and Jewish communities, meaning 'large' or 'great', referring to wealth or influence; alternatively, it can mean 'coarse' or 'common'.
GROVE
MaleDistinctive English name derived from the Middle English word "growe," meaning "to grow" or "to cultivate." It signifies growth and development.
GROVENE
FemaleRare, African-derived given name from the Setswana language, believed to mean "the one who brings light" or have nature-inspired origins.
GROVER
MaleEnglish boy's name derived from the medieval Norman personal name Grisel, meaning "gray-haired warrior." Originally a surname, it was first recorded as a given name in the late 19th century and gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
GROVER
FemaleEnglish name derived from the Old French word "gros," meaning "big" or "large." Originally a surname, it evolved into a given name associated with strength and robustness.
GROVES
MaleEnglish surname turned given name, derived from 'grofe' meaning 'grove' or 'woodland', often associated with people who lived near groves or worked in woodland occupations.
GRUNDY
MaleRare English given name derived from Old English 'grund', meaning 'foundation' or 'floor'.
GRYFFEN
MaleUnique Welsh name meaning griffin, a mythical creature with lion and eagle features, popularized by author Michael Moorcock.
GRYFFIN
FemaleGriffin is a Welsh given name meaning "strong lord" or "noble leader," associated with strength and leadership throughout history.
GRYFFIN
MaleUncommon Irish origin given name derived from the mythical griffin creature, symbolizing strength, courage, and nobility.
GRYFFON
MaleRare Welsh name derived from 'gruffudd', meaning 'strong' or 'renowned'. Originally a surname in Wales, it has gained popularity as a given name.
GRYPHON
MaleRare Greek-derived given name meaning "hooked" or "curved," associated with the mythical creature known for its strength, intelligence, and unique lion-eagle appearance.
GRZEGORZ
MaleTraditional Polish masculine given name derived from Greek Gregorios, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful".
GUADALUPE
MaleSpanish female given name derived from 'River of the Wolf', associated with Our Lady of Guadalupe who appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico City in 1531.
GUADALUPE
FemaleSpanish female given name that translates to "River of the Wolves" or "River of Healing Waters," originating from the town of Guadalupe, Spain, and gaining worldwide recognition through its association with the Virgin Mary's apparition in Mexico in 1531. It carries religious significance as well as a connection to nature.
GUADELUPE
FemaleGuadalupe is a Spanish-origin name that translates to "River of Wolves," with roots tracing back centuries in Spain and introduced to the Americas by settlers. It also holds significance as an honorific title for the Virgin Mary, following her apparition at Mexico City's Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531, which contributed to the spread of Catholicism among indigenous people.
GUADLUPE
MaleGuadalupe is a unique and beautiful Spanish name that translates to "River of the Wolf," derived from the Basque phrase "Godo-Lupe." It holds historical significance as it is associated with Our Lady of Guadalupe, a famous apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Mexico. Today, it remains popular globally and can be used for both boys and girls, often shortened to Lupe or Lupita.
GUADLUPE
FemaleGuadalupe is a unique Spanish origin name meaning "River of Wolves", derived from the words "guadal" for river and "lupo" for wolf. It has significant historical and cultural importance as it is associated with the Virgin Mary's apparition in Mexico, making it a popular choice for parents worldwide seeking distinctive names with powerful meanings.
GUADULUPE
FemaleGuadalupe is a Spanish name meaning 'river of wolves', originating from a 16th-century apparition of the Virgin Mary in Mexico.
GUAGE
MaleGauge is an English name derived from Old French "gauchir," meaning "to turn or bend." It originally referred to a measuring device used for cannon barrels.
GUALBERTO
MaleItalian name of Germanic origin, meaning 'powerful bright one', popularized by Saint Gualbert.
GUAN
MaleAncient Chinese surname, originating from '关', meaning 'kingdom' or 'state'. It is associated with Guan Yu, a renowned general from the Three Kingdoms period, symbolizing bravery and loyalty.
GUARDIAN
MaleEnglish origin, meaning "protector" or "caretaker," conveying strength, responsibility, and loyalty. It was originally used as a title in medieval times before evolving into a given name.