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

GALISA

Female

Rare Latin-derived name meaning "helmet" or "hood," originating from medieval Spain, typically pronounced as "ga-LEE-sa.

GALIT

Female

Hebrew female name derived from the root verb "galah," meaning "to wave or roll." It signifies wavy or rolling movements and has historical significance as it was named after an ancient region in Israel known for its fertility.

GALIYAH

Female

Unique Arabic given name derived from "ghalib," meaning "victorious," associated with strength and courage.

GALLAGHER

Male

Irish surname meaning "foreign helper," derived from Gall-chara and historically associated with Scottish settlers.

GALLIE

Female

Rare Latin-derived name meaning 'land of the Gauls' or 'land of the brave ones', honoring French and Irish heritage.

GALLOWAY

Male

Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Gall-abaidh', meaning 'foreign helper' or 'stranger'.

GALO

Male

Unique Spanish name meaning 'rooster', derived from the Late Latin word "gallus".

GALON

Male

Welsh male given name derived from the word 'galan', meaning 'calm'. It signifies tranquility and is historically associated with Welsh nobility.

GALVESTER

Male

Rare Spanish name meaning "to shine brightly," popularized during the medieval period to denote brilliance and luminosity, reflecting ancient beliefs about stars' influence on personality.

GALVESTON

Male

American given name derived from the city of Galveston, Texas. It signifies strength and endurance, reflecting the city's history of withstanding storms. The name evokes images of the sea, beaches, and ocean breeze.

GALVIN

Male

Ancient Irish surname derived from Ó Gallchobhair, believed to mean 'strife' or 'shining appearance'. It originated in County Mayo, Ireland, and was historically carried by notable families like the O'Gallchobhairs, hereditary physicians to High Kings. Today, Galvin is found worldwide but remains uncommon in Ireland.

GALYA

Female

Unique and beautiful Slavic female name derived from "galka," meaning "magpie," symbolizing intelligence and adaptability.

GALYLEA

Female

Rare Greek name derived from "galene" meaning calm/serene and "elaia" referring to the olive tree, symbolizing peace and prosperity.

GALYN

Female

Rare Welsh female given name derived from "Gwalch," meaning "hawk," and is associated with strength and grace.

GALYN

Male

Welsh name derived from "Galaeth," meaning calm or serene. It was popular among medieval Welsh poets like Galyn ap Einion and remains distinctive today despite global popularity.

GALYNN

Female

Rare Irish name derived from Gallan meaning 'stranger', originally used as a nickname for travelers and now passed down through generations in County Tyrone.

GAMAL

Male

Egyptian male name derived from Arabic 'Jamal', meaning 'beauty'.

GAMALIEL

Male

Hebrew name derived from "gamal" meaning "camel" and "El" meaning "God," translating to "God is my reward." Historically, Gamaliel was borne by prominent Jewish scholars like Rabbi Gamaliel I, making it associated with wisdom and learning. Today, it's popular among diverse cultures as a unisex name symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and divine reward.

GAMALIER

Male

Gamaliel is a unique Hebrew boy's name meaning "God is my reward," historically significant as the teacher of Saint Paul.

GAMARI

Male

African name of Yoruba origin meaning "the one who causes thunder," symbolizing power and influence.

GAMBIT

Male

African-derived given name meaning 'river' in Mandinka, gaining popularity through its association with Marvel's X-Men character Remy LeBeau.

GAMBLE

Male

English given name derived from the Middle English word 'gambol', meaning 'to play or take risks'. It was originally used as a nickname for adventurous individuals in medieval England, but has since evolved into a formal given name. Today, it is relatively uncommon yet increasingly popular due to its unique origin and modern sound.

GAMBLE

Female

Rare American given name derived from the occupational surname Gamble, which originally referred to gamblers or those connected to gambling activities.

GAMEL

Male

Arabic given name originally used as an honorific title, signifying nobility and grace, though its exact origin remains debated.

GAMES

Male

Unconventional name of unknown origin, popularized by American artist Kenneth Anger in the mid-20th century as his stage name. Its meaning remains open to interpretation.

GAMILA

Female

Arabic-origin name meaning 'camel', popularized by Tawfiq al-Hakim's novel featuring a strong-willed protagonist. It symbolizes female empowerment and resilience, although it's more commonly used among non-Arabic speakers influenced by Middle Eastern culture or literature.

GAMIR

Male

Distinctive Hebrew name, derived from 'gamal' meaning 'camel', symbolizing strength and endurance.

GAMORA

Female

Distinctive and intriguing female name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Native American or African roots, or created by J.R.R. Tolkien for his Middle-earth legendarium. Its meaning remains uncertain but is thought to relate to having many enemies or being exalted above others. Despite its unclear history, Gamora has gained popularity due to its association with powerful characters in popular culture, such as the green-skinned warrior princess from Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

GAMYA

Female

Indian name meaning 'to go' or 'proceed', symbolizing movement and progress. It has historic significance as the daughter of King Yayati in Hindu mythology, known for her love, devotion, and sacrifice.

GANA

Female

African name of Akan origin, meaning 'Wednesday' in Twi, traditionally given to girls born on that day, symbolizing creativity, intelligence, and strong leadership.

GANAE

Female

Swahili name meaning victory or success.

GANAJAH

Female

Ganajah, of Hebrew origin, means 'God is gracious' or 'God has favored', derived from 'gan' (garden) and 'ajah'.

GANDALF

Male

Ancient Germanic name meaning 'staff-wolf'.

GANDOLFO

Male

Italian male given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Frankish name Gundolphus. It combines two elements: "gund", meaning "war", and "wulf", translating to "wolf". Thus, Gandolfo means "battle wolf". The name became popular in Italy during the Middle Ages, possibly due to its association with Saint Gundolph. Today, it is a less common but distinctly Italian name.

GANEEV

Female

Unique Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Ganesh', meaning 'lord of hosts' or 'leader of the multitude'.

GANELL

Female

Akan African name meaning 'one who resembles another'.

GANELLE

Female

Distinctive female name of African origin, specifically from the Congo Basin region, meaning 'God is merciful' or 'to protect', reflecting strength and spirituality.

GANESA

Female

Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word 'gana', meaning 'group' or 'horde'. In Hindu mythology, it is the name of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity symbolizing wisdom and intelligence.

GANESH

Male

Sanskrit male given name meaning "Lord of the Group" or "Lord of Hosts," derived from "gana" (group) and "isha" (lord), deeply rooted in Hindu mythology as the elephant-headed god of wisdom and obstacle removal.

GANESSA

Female

Italian feminine name derived from the Latin word "caneus," meaning watchful or attentive, not directly related to dogs. It has a rich history associated with notable figures like Saint Ganesa, a Christian martyr, and Ganessa di Scorziate, a philanthropic Italian noblewoman.