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

Gaines: Scottish origin, derived from 'Maghnus' meaning 'great,' with historical use since medieval times.

Uncertain origin but it could derive from either the medieval name Gaius or the Old French word "gaain," meaning profit or gain, with possible associations to prosperity and abundance.

Arabic male name derived from 'ghayth', meaning 'storm' or 'whirlwind', reflecting power and dynamism.

Rare yet historically significant male given name originating from Old English "Gæðhere", combining the meanings of 'goat' and 'hare'.

African-American given name with origins traced back to the West African name "Kai-there," meaning "wisdom comes." It has been popular among African Americans since the mid-20th century and is considered a strong, powerful unisex name suitable for both boys and girls.

Uncommon Irish name meaning "son of the stranger," originally used as both a given name and surname in medieval Ireland.

Latin male given name meaning 'joyful' or 'rejoicing,' popular among ancient Romans and associated with festive Saturnalia celebrations.

Distinctive African male name popular among the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning "to hold in high esteem" and often associated with strength and wisdom.

Rare Native American name from the Choctaw tribe meaning "white hawk".

Unique African given name coined by Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o for his novel "Weep Not, Child," symbolizing strength and resilience or simply the author's creativity.

Rare Hebrew boy's name derived from 'galeyl', meaning 'wave'. It signifies strength, has biblical roots, and is associated with music.

Hebrew name meaning "wave" or "wavelength," with historical significance and notable bearers such as physician Galen.

Galatea is a distinctive Greek female name derived from "galateia," meaning "calm" or "peaceful.

Sindarin name from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, meaning "Radiant Dream" or "Shining Song.

Welsh name meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful', popularized by medieval prince Galan ap Iorwerth of Gwynedd.

Rare, elegant Greek-derived name meaning "milk-white," associated with sea nymphs, notable artists like Galatea di Giovanni, opera singer Galatea Ranzi, and literary character Dulcinea del Toboso in Don Quixote.

Rare yet captivating Greek female name meaning 'milk', associated with the nurturing goddess Hera.

Rare, Latin-derived name of ancient Celtic origin, meaning 'from Gaul' or 'French', historically linked to the Roman province of Galatia in modern-day Turkey.

Rare, unisex name of Greek origin meaning 'Milky Way,' inspired by the beauty of the galaxy visible in the night sky.

Rare French given name derived from the Greek word 'galaktikos', meaning 'of or relating to milk'. It refers to the Milky Way galaxy and symbolizes vastness and mystery.

Rare yet captivating unisex given name derived from the Greek word "galaxias," meaning "milky" or "of the milk." Originally used to refer to our Milky Way galaxy, Galaxy gained popularity as a personal name in the latter half of the 20th century, coinciding with increased interest in space exploration. Despite its rarity, this distinctive and ethereal-sounding name continues to captivate with its celestial origins and unique allure.

Recently coined unisex name derived from the Greek word "galaxias," meaning "milky." It is inspired by the astronomical term for a vast celestial system, symbolizing the universe's wonder.

Rare Italian boy's name derived from the Old German word 'wald', meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.

English name derived from the Latin "Aelius Gallus," meaning 'strong' or 'powerful'.

Rare English name derived from 'gal', meaning 'to sing'. It has historical significance through figures like Galeazzo Sforza.

Distinctively Greek male given name meaning 'calm' or 'serene', inspired by renowned physician Claudius Galenus of Pergamon, connoting intelligence and wisdom.

Greek name derived from 'galenos', meaning calm or serene.

Distinctive Russian feminine given name meaning "calm" or "peaceful".

Greek-origin name derived from 'galēnē', meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil'.

Hebrew name meaning 'wave', derived from the word 'gal' for a large body of water, popular beyond its Jewish roots.

Italian name derived from the Latin 'Galilaea', meaning 'of Galilee'. It was popularized in Italy during the Middle Ages to honor the Virgin Mary's association with Galilee.

Distinctive Spanish name derived from "galia," meaning "milk." It is associated with Saint Galiana, a medieval Spanish nun who was said to possess a jar of the Virgin Mary's milk believed to grant eternal life.

Unique female given name of Spanish origin, derived from the historic Celtic region in northwest Spain, meaning "land of the Gauls.

Hebrew-origin female name meaning "wave" or "circle," symbolizing motion and progress. It's derived from the Greek word for Galilee, the northern region of Israel where many significant events in Jesus Christ's life took place.

Hebrew name derived from "galil," meaning "wave" or "circle." It signifies "waver" or "one who circles," symbolizing strength, resilience, and adaptability.

Distinctive Hebrew name derived from the Northern Israeli region Galilee, translating to "wave" or "rolling," with historical and biblical significance.

Italian male given name derived from 'galileus', meaning 'of Galilee'.

Bulgarian male given name with a rich history dating back centuries. Derived from the Slavic element "gal" meaning 'calm', it signifies peace and tranquility. Notable figures like Galin Tihanov and Galin Stoev have carried this name proudly, making significant contributions to Bulgaria's cultural and sporting landscapes respectively.

Slavic feminine name meaning 'she who belongs to calmness', popularized during medieval Christianity and associated with Saint Galina of Moscow.

Rare, captivating name of Latin origin derived from "galerus," meaning "calf.