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50 Genuinely Great G Names for Girls

Dec 9, 2021

50 Genuinely Great G Names for Girls

AHEAD: The ultimate list of girls’ names with G as the first letter.

If you’re looking for a beautiful girls’ name starting with the letter G, you’re in the right place!

Perhaps you’re planning to honor a family member whose name begins (or began) with the letter G.

Or you’ve got a “G” theme for your kids’ names.

Or maybe you just happen to like the letter G. (Totally valid, btw).

Below, I’ve rounded up every single G name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

I’ve also included each name’s meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.

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G names are relatively popular—less popular than A names but more popular than F names, for example.

That said, there are just four G names in the top 100.

Including spelling variations, there are 24 names starting with G in the top 1000 baby names.

Name meanings are commonly related to God, the earth, plants, and youth.

Now let’s dive in and check out this list of baby names

Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these genuinely great G names for girls.

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Short “G” names for girls

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All of these short girl names starting with G are just 3 to 5 letters!

Gaia

  • Name meaning: Earth. In Greek mythology, Gaia is the mother of life.
  • Popularity: This cool hippie name is not in the top 1000.

Galen

  • Name meaning: Calm or healer.
  • Popularity: This unique G name is not in the top 1000.

Gari

  • Name meaning: Spear.
  • Popularity: This short G name is not popular in the U.S.
 

Gem

Gemma

  • Name meaning: Precious stone.
  • Popularity: #207

Gia

  • Name meaning: God’s gift.
  • Popularity: #328

Giada

  • Name meaning: Italian for Jade.
  • Popularity: This “G” name hasn’t ranked since 2013.

Gila

  • Name meaning: Joy.
  • Popularity: This short G name is not popular in the U.S.

Gilda

  • Name meaning: Golden.
  • Popularity: This old-fashioned girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Greta

  • Name meaning: Pearl.
  • Popularity: #743

Gwen

  • Name meaning: White ring.
  • Popularity: #819

Related: Girl Names that Start with B

 

Long “G” names for girls

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All of these long girl names beginning with G are 8 or 9 letters!

Gennifer

  • Name meaning: White wave.
  • Popularity: Gennifer is not ranking but Jennifer ranks #434.

Georgiana

  • Name meaning: Farmer.
  • Popularity: This Victorian girl name is not currently ranking in the U.S.

Gillianna

  • Name meaning: Youthful.
  • Popularity: This girls’ name is not ranking.
 

Giuliana

  • Name meaning: Youthful.
  • Popularity: #699

Gracelynn or Gracelyn

  • Name meaning: Graceful.
  • Popularity: Gracelynn ranks #313 and Gracelyn is #321.

Guinevere

  • Name meaning: White wave.
  • Popularity: This long G name for girls is not ranking.

Gwendolyn

  • Name meaning: White ring.
  • Popularity: #377

If you like these long G names for girls, you might also like these southern girl names.

Spiritual “G” names for girls

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These pretty G names for girls are perfect for parents who believe their daughter was sent from above.

Gabrianna

  • Name meaning: God is my strength or strong woman.
  • Popularity: This badass girl name starting with G is not ranking in the U.S.

Gabrielle

  • Name meaning: God is my strength or strong woman.
  • Popularity: #359

Gianella

  • Name meaning: God is gracious.
  • Popularity: This elegant girl name is not in the top 1000.
 

Giovanna or Giavanna

  • Name meaning: God is gracious.
  • Popularity: Giovanna ranks #739 and Giavanna ranks #936.

Gloria

  • Name meaning: Glory to God.
  • Popularity: #578

Glorianna

  • Name meaning: Glory to God.
  • Popularity: This spiritual G name is not ranking.

Gracella

Related: Girl Names Starting with C

Nature “G” names for girls

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These G names for girls are inspired by the earth and the sea.

Galia or Gallia

  • Name meaning: “Born in waves.” Also the name of a cantaloupe melon.
  • Popularity: This unique baby name is not in the top 1000.

Gardenia

  • Name meaning: A flowering plant in the coffee family.
  • Popularity: This baby name is not ranking.

Garland

 

Garnet

  • Name meaning: Red gemstone.
  • Popularity: This nature-inspired G name is not ranking.

Geneva

  • Name meaning: Juniper tree. Also a city in Switzerland.
  • Popularity: This interesting tree name for girls is not in the top 1000.

Ginger

  • Name meaning: A flavorful plant. Also a reddish-yellow color.
  • Popularity: This two-syllable girl name is not ranking in the U.S.

Gretchen

  • Name meaning: Pearl.
  • Popularity: This “G” name hasn’t ranked since 2008.

Gretel

  • Name meaning: Pearl.
  • Popularity: This cute G name isn’t currently ranking.

Guadalupe

  • Name meaning: River of the wolf. A place in central Spain.
  • Popularity: #945

If you like these nature-inspired G names for girls you might also like this list of space names.

Uncommon “G” names for girls

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All of these girls’ names starting with G are uncommon and unique!

Galilee or Galilea

  • Name meaning: Galilee is a region in Northern Israel.
  • Popularity: #704

Garcelle

  • Name meaning: Invented name.
  • Popularity: This unique G name is not in the top 1000.

Gemina

  • Name meaning: Twin.
  • Popularity: This unusual G name is not ranking.
 

Gillian

  • Name meaning: Youthful.
  • Popularity: Gillian hasn’t ranked since 2008 but Jillian ranks #961.

Giselle

  • Name meaning: To pledge.
  • Popularity: #331

Goldie

  • Name meaning: Gold.
  • Popularity: This cute rainbow baby name is not in the top 1000.

Gracen or Gracyn

More baby names for girls

Before we get to middle name ideas, here are a few related articles that may be helpful if you’re still looking for the perfect name.

Middle name ideas for first names that start with G

Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a first name with G as the first letter.

 
Gabrianna Sophie
Gabriella Faye
Gabrielle Rylan
Gaia Alexandria
Galen Blakely
Galia Reese
Galilee June
Garcelle Marie
Gardenia Brooke
Gari Lennox
Garland Abigail
Garnet Everly
Gem Blakely
Gemina Marie
Gemma Madelyn
Genesis Hope
Geneva Vivienne
Genevieve Aubrey
Gennifer Hadley
Georgia Lily
Gia Magnolia
Giada Abigal
Gianella Madison
Georgiana Belle
Gianna Faye
Gila Penelope
Gilda Hailey
Gillian Reese
Gillianna Hart
Ginger Charlotte
Giovanna Violet
Giselle Olivia
Giuliana Avery
Gloria Addison
Glorianna Ella
Goldie Alexandra
Grace Mackenzie
Gracella Rose
Gracelynn Hart
Gracyn Sophia
Greta Jade
Gretchen Mia
Gretel Marion
Guadalupe Rose
Guinevere Harlow
Gwen Madison
Gwendolyn Sage

Final thoughts on girls names with G as the first letter

There you have it: a whole bunch of glamorous G names to choose from!

As you can see, there aren’t a lot of super popular names that start with G, but don’t let that keep you from choosing one for your daughter.

Before you make any final decisions, make sure you’re comfortable with the name’s meaning and double-check that your baby’s initials don’t spell anything undesirable. Be realllly careful if you choose a middle name starting with a vowel.

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect G name for your baby girl!

50 Genuinely Great G Names for Girls