Female and male first names beginning with the letter “G”..

GENISES

Female

Genesis is a Greek-derived name meaning 'birth' or 'beginning', associated with creation in ancient Greece and the Bible.

GENISHA

Female

Unique Indian name derived from the Sanskrit 'Ganesha', meaning 'knowledge that shines'.

GENISIS

Female

Genesis is a Greek-origin name meaning "beginning," popularized by celebrities like Alicia Keys and LeBron James but also favored among non-celebrities.

GENISSA

Female

African-origin given name, derived from Igbo words 'gen' meaning 'to be born' and 'isa' meaning 'therefore', conveying 'born therefore'.

GENISSE

Female

Genissa is an uncommon Italian feminine given name believed to derive from 'gennaio', the Italian word for January, signifying fresh starts and new beginnings.

GENISUS

Female

Genesius is a rare Latin name derived from 'genius', meaning 'attending spirit'. It's historically significant as the name of Saint Genesius, a Christian martyr who refused to renounce his faith despite torture.

GENISYS

Female

Latin-origin name meaning 'birth' or 'beginning', derived from the word 'genesis'. It's often associated with the Bible's Book of Genesis, and while traditionally female, its usage has grown among both sexes due to its modern appeal.

GENITA

Female

Rare yet captivating feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'genitus' meaning 'born'. It signifies birth and beginnings.

GENIUS

Male

Rare Latin-derived given name originally referring to a guiding spirit or guardian deity in ancient Roman culture. Its meaning, "spirit," "guardian deity," or "intellectual power," makes it a distinctive choice despite its rarity.

GENIVA

Female

Unique and distinctive given name of unknown origin and meaning.

GENIVE

Female

Genieve is a rare French female name derived from Jeanne, meaning "God is gracious," with its earliest known use traced back to medieval France.

GENIVIEVE

Female

Geneviève is a feminine given name of French origin meaning 'tribe woman' or 'noble woman', derived from Germanic elements *ganan ('to summon') and *wif (woman).

GENIVIVE

Female

Rare female name of Latin origin, combining "genius" meaning "spirit" with "-vive" signifying "giving life," interpreted as "giving life to the spirit." It emerged during the Middle Ages among European nobility and remains captivating due to its uniqueness and intriguing Latin roots.

GENIYA

Female

Russian name derived from the Greek word "gennaios", meaning "noble" or "well-born".

GENIYAH

Female

Rare Hebrew girl's name derived from "geni," meaning "garden." It signifies "God's Garden" or "Garden of God.

GENJI

Male

Japanese name derived from "gen" (health) and "ji" (order), signifying healthy order or peaceful well-being.

GENKI

Male

The Japanese name Genki, meaning 'vitality' or 'life force', has been a popular choice since the Meiji Restoration period.

GENNA

Female

Elegant Italian name derived from "genus", meaning family or clan, popularized by Saint Genna, often associated with Italy's Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

GENNADY

Male

Slavic masculine given name of Russian origin that means "graced by God," derived from the Greek word "Charis.

GENNARO

Male

Elegant Italian male name originating from Naples, derived from the Latin "genu" meaning knee, symbolizing steadfastness and resilience.

GENNAVIEVE

Female

Distinctive Italian name meaning 'God is merciful' with 'Genna' signifying grace/mercy and 'vieve' derived from life.

GENNAVIVE

Female

Elegant and uncommon French name derived from "gêne" meaning noble/elegant and "vive" meaning alive. It signifies elegance and liveliness.

GENNELL

Female

Rare unisex name of unknown origin and unclear meaning, adding to its mysterious charm.

GENNELLE

Female

Rare French given name derived from "généreux," meaning generous or bountiful, coined during the Middle Ages.

GENNER

Male

Rare, distinctive name of Latin origin derived from 'genus', meaning 'kind' or 'type'. It consists of five letters, including a double 'n'. While it lacks traditional nicknames, this allows for creative personalization in pronunciation or usage.

GENNESIS

Female

Genesis is a Greek-origin female given name meaning 'birth' or 'beginning', holding profound religious significance and gaining popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.

GENNESSY

Female

Rare French given name derived from 'génissé', meaning 'to bear young' or 'to give birth', historically given to those assisting in childbirth.

GENNESY

Female

Distinctive French name derived from 'genesium,' meaning 'to be born' or 'to originate.'

GENNESYS

Female

Unique, French-origin name derived from 'genesis', meaning 'birth' or 'beginning'.

GENNETH

Female

Hebrew name meaning 'graced by God', a variant of Genesis, and is often associated with strength and resilience.

GENNETT

Female

Italian name derived from the Latin 'genitus', meaning 'born', reflecting the joy of new life.

GENNETTA

Female

Enchanting Italian name derived from the Latin word "genus," meaning "kind" or "type.

GENNETTE

Female

Rare yet distinctive French female given name derived from "genette," the African wild cat, with possible meanings including wildness, gracefulness, or generosity.

GENNEVIEVE

Female

Genvieve is a French origin name derived from Genovefa, meaning "war battle." It has a soft sound despite its warrior-like origins and is associated with Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris known for her courage and faith during the siege of Paris by the Huns in 451 AD. The name has seen popularity fluctuations over time but continues to be chosen by parents today, often as a first name in France and a middle name in English-speaking countries. It appears prominently in literature and arts, such as "Geneviève de Brabant" fairy tale and Victor Hugo's novel "Notre-Dame de Paris.

GENNI

Female

Italian-derived name that means 'spirit', originally used as a shortened form of Gennaro for boys, but now predominantly used as a feminine given name with unisex appeal.

GENNIA

Female

Italian unisex name of Latin origin, derived from "genius," meaning "spirit" or "guardian deity." It was traditionally male but is now widely used for females too, associated with good fortune and protection in Sicilian culture.

GENNIE

Male

Gennie, of Italian origin, means "January" and symbolizes new beginnings.

GENNIE

Female

Rare English given name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Jane meaning "graced by God" or the Scottish surname Genni/Genee meaning "wild.

GENNIEVE

Female

Distinctive French name derived from 'genévrier,' meaning juniper, symbolizing femininity, grace, strength, and connection to nature.

GENNIFER

Female

American feminine given name created as a blend of Jennifer (Welsh for "fair") and Genoa (Italian city), popularized in the late 20th century.