Female and male first names beginning with the letter “G”..
GUILLERMO
MaleGerman-derived Spanish name meaning "resolute protection," popular among royalty and nobles, notably including William the Conqueror.
GUILLIANA
FemaleRare, Spanish-derived feminine name with a strong Germanic root meaning "strong-willed woman" or "female warrior".
GUILMAR
MaleRare French name derived from "guilemar," meaning "wild sea" or "mad sea.
GUIN
MaleWelsh name of ancient origin, derived from the word "gwain" meaning "white" or "fair". It was popular among prehistoric Celtic tribes and later used in medieval Wales for both males and females. Today, Guin is typically associated with girls but remains unique and distinctive for either sex.
GUINDA
FemaleSpanish female given name derived from 'guinda', meaning 'cherry', reflecting its sweet and fruity sound.
GUINETTE
FemaleUnique French name derived from Breton form of Guénin, meaning "white wave," reflecting its Celtic origins.
GUINEVERE
FemaleWelsh feminine name meaning 'white and smooth' or 'fair and peaceful.'
GUINIVERE
FemaleGuinevere is a Welsh female name meaning 'white snow'.
GUINN
MaleDistinctive name of Scottish origin derived from "Gunn," meaning "fire" in Gaelic and associated with strength due to its link to firearms and Norse god Odin's name Gunn.
GUINNESS
MaleIrish surname and masculine given name originating from the Gaelic sept name Fionn Guinness, meaning 'fair-haired' or 'white-headed'.
GUINNEVERE
FemaleGuinevere is a Welsh feminine given name that translates to 'white spear' or 'fair spear'.
GUISEL
FemaleGuzel is a French-origin given name meaning "spark," associated with beauty and elegance, popular among European royalty throughout history.
GUISELA
FemaleRare and beautiful feminine name of Basque origin, meaning 'beautiful' in the Basque language.
GUISELL
FemaleCatalan-derived feminine given name that means 'guise' or 'disguise', originating from the Old French word for mask.
GUISELLE
FemaleDistinctive French feminine given name that originated during the Middle Ages as a variation of Guisela. Derived from Germanic elements "Wiso" meaning "wish" or "desire," and "halja" meaning "battle," Guiselle translates to "desire for battle" or "ardent warrior." While not widely used throughout history, variations such as Guisella and Guiselinde were popular among French nobility. Today, Guiselle remains a rare yet elegant choice for parents seeking a unique name with rich historical context.
GUISEPPE
MaleGiuseppe is an Italian male given name originating from the Latin "Iosephus," a transliteration of the Hebrew name "Yosef." It means "he will add" or "he shall increase" and was borne by many notable figures including Leonardo da Vinci, Giuseppe Verdi, Giuseppe Mazzini, and Giuseppe Garibaldi.
GUISEPPI
MaleItalian form of Joseph, meaning "God will add", with notable bearers like Giuseppe Verdi and Garibaldi.
GUISSELLE
FemaleRare French girl's name of unclear origin, possibly a variant of Guiselle meaning 'short'. It was popular among medieval French nobility and has a rich historical past, notably associated with 13th-century figure Guisselle de la Baume.
GUISTINO
MaleRare Italian given name derived from the Latin word "gustatus," meaning "to taste" or "flavor," suggesting that it may have been given to someone with a refined palate or appreciation for fine food or wine.
GUL
FemaleUnique Persian name meaning 'rose', symbolizing love and beauty, popularized during the Safavid dynasty and significant in Muslim cultures as one of seven plants in Paradise.
GULA
FemaleRare Babylonian-derived name honoring the Sumerian goddess of healing and well-being.
GULED
MaleUnisex name of Somali origin, derived from "guul", meaning "rose". Popularized by poet Guuleed Jama Boqor, it's globally recognized and often associated with beauty and elegance.
GULIAN
MaleGulian, a distinctive name of Persian origin, means 'rose', embodying beauty and love in Iranian culture.
GULIANA
FemaleItalian feminine given name derived from Latin 'Julia,' meaning 'downy' or 'youthful.'
GULIANNA
FemaleElegant Italian name derived from 'giglio', meaning 'lily', symbolizing purity and grace. It was popular among wealthy families during the Renaissance and has since spread globally, appearing in literature like D'Annunzio's 'Il Fuoco'. Despite its international presence, Gulianna remains relatively rare, adding to its uniqueness.
GULLERMO
MaleThe name Guillermo, of Spanish origin, means "will helmet" or "protection".
GULLIVER
MaleUncommon Irish male name derived from 'Ó Guallabha,' meaning 'descendant of Gavaldal.' It gained fame through Jonathan Swift's novel 'Gulliver's Travels' but remains rare today.
GUMARO
MaleDistinctive male given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word 'gumaro', meaning 'funny' or 'humorous'. Traditionally bestowed on children expected to grow up jovial and lighthearted, Gumaro has been popular in Spain for generations, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
GUMECINDO
MaleRare Spanish name meaning "fivefold strength".
GUMERCINDO
MaleRare Spanish given name of Germanic origin, derived from "gund" meaning "war" or "battle" and "marc" meaning "warlike", signifying "strong in battle".
GUMESINDO
MaleUnique Spanish male name derived from the Visigothic name Wamba, possibly meaning "renowned" or "famous". It's associated with notable historical figures like Saint Gumesindo of Toledo.
GUNAR
MaleDistinctive Norse name derived from 'gunnr', meaning 'battle' or 'fight'. It's associated with Odin's Valkyrie daughter Gunnr and was popular during the Viking Age.
GUNARS
MaleLatvian name meaning 'warlike', derived from the Old Norse word 'Gudnjor'.
GUNDA
FemaleRare German female name with a strong meaning: 'battle' or 'fight'.
GUNDER
MaleScandinavian name of Norwegian and Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Gunnar', which means 'warfaring warrior'.
GUNEET
FemaleIndian name from Punjab, derived from 'Guni' meaning wise/intelligent, and 'Eet' meaning to go ahead/progress. It signifies one who progresses wisely.
GUNER
MaleTurkish name derived from the ancient Turkic word "guneş," meaning "sun," symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
GUNHILD
FemaleOld Norse name meaning "battle-brave".
GUNNAR
FemaleOld Norse masculine given name that translates to 'war-faring warrior', composed of the elements 'gund' and 'arr'. It has a rich history in Scandinavian culture and literature, with notable figures such as Gunnar Haraldsson, a 10th-century Norwegian chieftain, and Henrik Ibsen's character Gunnar in Peer Gynt.
GUNNAR
MaleRobust and unique Norse name derived from 'gunnr', meaning 'battle'. In Norse mythology, Gunnar was a valiant warrior.