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Giselda is a rare yet captivating Germanic female name derived from "gisil," meaning "noble captive" or "hostage," and "-hild," signifying "battle.
Gisella is an Italian feminine given name derived from the German name Hesilore, meaning 'hostage to fate'.
Giselle is a German-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 is a Germanic-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.
Gislaine is a feminine French name derived from Old German Gisela, meaning "noble captive in battle.
Gissell is a distinctively 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.
Gitta is a rare yet captivating female name of German origin, meaning 'god's gift'.
Godfrey is a Germanic name meaning "peace of God".
Godofredo is a rare, historic male name of Germanic origin, translating to "having good peace" or "bearing good fortune," popularized by Visigoths in the 5th century AD and famously borne by Godfrey of Bouillon during the First Crusade.
Goebel is a rare but notable German given name derived from the elements 'gobe' (tribute, gift) and 'Hel' (Norse goddess of death), signifying a tribute to the Norse underworld.
Goldene is a rare yet captivating female German name derived from 'gold', translating to 'made of gold' or 'golden one'.
Goldman is a Jewish surname of German origin, deriving from the name Goldmann, meaning 'gold mountain'. It was often given to families living near gold mines or working in gold mining during the Middle Ages. Today, Goldman is associated with notable figures worldwide but remains relatively rare compared to other common surnames.
Gottfried is a Germanic male given name derived from the Old German elements 'got' meaning 'god' and 'fridu' meaning 'peace', translating to 'peace of God'.
Gotti is an Italian surname-turned-first-name with Germanic roots, meaning "little god" or "small good.
Gottlieb is a German name that means "God's bold one.
Gottlob is a masculine given name of German origin, derived from "got" meaning "God" and "lobe" meaning "love", translating to "God love". It was popular among the nobility and clergy during the Middle Ages but is now considered old-fashioned. Notable bearers include Gottlob Frege, a mathematician, and Gottlob Fritsch, an art historian.
Grechen is a rare German female given name derived from Gregor, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'.
The name Gretal is of Germanic origin, meaning 'spear battle', once popular among medieval tribes for girls expected to be strong warriors.
Gretchen is a German-origin feminine name derived from 'Grete', meaning 'pearl'. It gained popularity through Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's works and is often associated with innocence and beauty, though not directly translated in the name itself.
Gretchen is a German feminine given name meaning "pearl".
Gretchen is a historic German female given name derived from 'gret' meaning pearl, signifying beauty and purity.
Grete is a German-origin female name, short for Margrete or Margareta, meaning 'pearl' in Danish/Norwegian, derived from Old High German words 'magat' (to love) and 'perl' (pearl).
Gretel is a Germanic female given name derived from "grōd" meaning gray/grown old and "hiltja" meaning battle, popular in Germany since the Middle Ages as a short form of Margret/Margarete.
Gretell is a unique German-derived female name meaning 'little pearl'.
Gretha, of German origin, means 'graceful' and is associated with the Greek goddess Hera.
Grethel is a rare yet captivating feminine given name of German origin, derived from elements meaning "strong in battle" or "peaceful warrior", adding depth and strength to the name.
Gretl is a German-origin feminine name meaning 'pearl' in Greek, a diminutive of Margarete or Margaret, popular among German-speaking communities since centuries. It gained fame through the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel.
Grettel is a rare yet charming German-origin female given name derived from 'grät,' meaning 'gray.'
Grettell is a Spanish-origin name that gained popularity recently. It traces back to German Gretel meaning "little gray one," though its exact meaning remains unclear due to lack of historical documentation.
Greyer is a unique German name derived from "grīo," meaning grey. It was borne by an early medieval Frankish king and symbolizes wisdom and neutrality.
Greyling is a rare yet distinct Germanic name meaning 'battle grey'.
Grimm is a rare German male given name derived from the word "grim," meaning "mask" or "helmet." It was originally an occupational name for warriors but evolved into a personal name with ties to Norse mythology and the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales.
Grindl is a rare German female given name derived from the Old High German word "grindel," meaning "millstone." It was occasionally used in Germany during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods but remains quite uncommon today.
Griselda is a Germanic 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.
The name Gross originates from Germany and Jewish communities, meaning 'large' or 'great', referring to wealth or influence; alternatively, it can mean 'coarse' or 'common'.
Guendalina is an unique Italian feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "peaceful warrior," derived from elements "Wini" and "hild.
Günter is a German male name meaning 'warrior army'.
Guenther is a German-origin name derived from "wini" (friend) and "heri" (army), meaning "army friend".
Guerline is a unique French female name derived from Old German Waltharia, meaning 'strength' or 'power', brought to France by Normans in the 10th century.
Guilbert is a Germanic name derived from 'Wilt' (resolute) and 'Berht' (bright), first brought to France by Normans during the 11th century and popularized by figures like Guilbert de Gascogne, a brave knight in the Second Crusade.