Female and male first names beginning with the letter “G”..
GILDO
MaleItalian name derived from the Latin 'gildus', meaning 'golden'.
GILE
MaleRare Hebrew name meaning "wave" or "surge," first appearing in the Bible's Book of Judges as a tribe name. Despite its biblical origins, Gile remains uncommon but compelling today due to its unique sound and historical roots.
GILEAD
MaleAncient Hebrew name meaning 'hill of testimony,' appearing first in Genesis as a covenant site between Jacob and Laban.
GILES
MaleDistinct English given name derived from the Latin 'Aegidius', meaning 'goat'.
GILFORD
MaleUncommon English name derived from Old English words 'gylden' meaning 'golden', and 'ford' referring to a shallow river crossing.
GILFRED
MaleRare Germanic name derived from 'gil' meaning joyful or bright, and 'frith' signifying peace.
GILI
FemaleHebrew name derived from 'Gil', meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', popular among Jewish families since biblical times.
GILIA
FemaleUncommon yet captivating Italian name derived from the Latin word 'Gilium', meaning clover. Its meaning often associated with luck or good fortune.
GILIAN
FemaleRare yet captivating Scottish name derived from Gilzean, which itself stems from Gillespie, meaning "servant of Gillies.
GILIANA
FemaleSpanish origin name derived from 'giliana', meaning 'like the lily', associated with grace, purity, beauty, strength and resilience.
GILL
FemaleThe Irish name Gill means "joyful," derived from the Irish word "gilla" translating to "servant" or "lad.
GILL
MaleIrish name derived from "Gilla," meaning "servant" or "devotee." It was traditionally given to boys and has historic significance in Ireland.
GILLAN
FemaleGillian is a Scottish unisex name derived from 'Gille Eoghann', meaning 'servant of John'.
GILLARD
MaleFrench surname that means "warlike" and was originally given to brave individuals.
GILLEN
MaleIrish origin and means "smart, clever".
GILLERMINA
FemaleRare female name of Latin origin, derived from Gillermo, the Spanish form of German Wilhelm, meaning 'strong-willed protector'.
GILLERMO
MaleGuillermo is a Spanish name derived from Willehelm, combining 'will' and 'helmet', signifying protection of determination.
GILLES
MaleClassic French name derived from the Germanic 'Wido', meaning 'noble ruler'.
GILLESPIE
MaleScottish surname derived from the French "Guillermus pyre," meaning "William the redhead." Introduced by Normans in the 11th century, it has been linked to notable figures like Robert Gillespie, who fought in the Jacobite uprising, and Sir Archibald Gillespie, Scotland's Lord Advocate.
GILLETTE
MaleEnglish surname derived from 'Gil', meaning 'bright or shining', originally given to individuals with light hair or fair complexion.
GILLIAM
MaleRare Scottish name derived from Gaelic 'Gille Eidín', meaning 'servant of Saint Eochu'.
GILLIAM
FemaleRare Scottish name derived from Giolla Easbuig, meaning "servant of the vine" or "servant of Jesus," reflecting its historical ties to the Catholic Church in medieval Scotland.
GILLIAN
FemaleIrish name derived from "Gilla," meaning servant of Saint John, with "-an" denoting association. Originally unisex, Gillian has become more commonly used for females in recent years.
GILLIAN
MaleIrish female given name derived from 'Gille Eoin', meaning 'servant of John'. It has evolved over time, with variations including Jill and Gill, and has been widely adopted across cultures.
GILLIANA
FemaleLatin-derived name meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', traditionally used as a feminine form of Gillius, associated with Saint Gillius, a third-century Christian martyr.
GILLIANNA
FemaleGillianna, of Latin origin, means "youthful" or "downy" and was first used as a female counterpart to Julius during the Middle Ages in Europe.
GILLIANNE
FemaleUnique and elegant Scottish female name derived from the surname 'Gillean', meaning 'servant of Saint John'.
GILLIE
MaleRare, Scottish-derived female given name, meaning "servant," originally used as a diminutive form of religiously significant male names like Gilleasbuig or Gillechrist.
GILLIE
FemaleScottish unisex name derived from the Gaelic word "Gille," meaning "servant" or "devotee.
GILLIS
MaleRare Dutch given name derived from an Old Germanic personal name meaning "glorious" or "precious".
GILLY
FemaleDistinctive Irish name derived from the surname Gilligan, meaning "descendant of wind." It's a relatively new given name, popularized in recent decades and often chosen for its uniqueness.
GILLYAN
FemaleGillyan, of Welsh origin, means 'joyful' or 'happy', reflecting its vibrant spirit.
GILMA
FemaleHebrew female name meaning "joy" or "happiness".
GILMAN
MaleEnglish name derived from 'gil' meaning 'village' or 'valley', and 'mann' meaning 'man'.
GILMAR
MalePortuguese male given name derived from Germanic elements, meaning "shining fame.
GILMER
MaleRare Welsh name derived from "Gwylimer," meaning "feast of the sea." It is associated with Gwylimer, a legendary king known for his bravery and wisdom in medieval Wales.
GILMORE
MaleEnglish given name of Old French origin, derived from "guillemer," meaning "valorous in war." It signifies courage and bravery.
GILROY
MaleIrish-origin given name that evolved from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Giolbhú', meaning 'descendant of the smith'.
GILSON
MalePortuguese male given name derived from 'gilso', meaning 'golden-haired', and associated with the patron saint Gonçalo. It's uncommon in English-speaking countries but popular in Portugal and Brazil.
GILVERTO
MaleRare Latin-derived name meaning 'silver', signifying purity and sophistication. It was first used in medieval Spain and Italy.