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.
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.
“G” names in the Top 200
Kicking off our list of G names for girls with monikers that are popular in the United States right now. All of these are in the top 200.
Gabriella or Gabriela
- Name meaning: God is my strength or strong woman.
- Popularity: Gabriella ranks #77 and Gabriela is #322.
Genesis
- Name meaning: Origin. The first book of the Bible.
- Popularity: #62
Genevieve
- Name meaning: Tribal woman.
- Popularity: #169
Georgia
- Name meaning: Farmer.
- Popularity: #176
Gianna or Giana
- Name meaning: God is gracious.
- Popularity: Gianna ranks #12 and Giana is #868.
Grace or Gracie
- Name meaning: Goodness.
- Popularity: Grace ranks #28 and Gracie ranks #209.
If you like these popular G names for girls, you might also like this list of modern girl names.
Short “G” names for girls
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
- Name meaning: Precious stone.
- Popularity: This lovely one-syllable girls’ name is not ranking.
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
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
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
- Name meaning: Blessing or favor.
- Popularity: This pretty three-syllable girl name is not ranking.
Related: Girl Names Starting with C
Nature “G” names for girls
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
- Name meaning: A wreath of flowers and leaves.
- Popularity: This gender-neutral baby name is not in the top 1000.
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
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
- Name meaning: Grace.
- Popularity: This graceful baby name is not ranking in the U.S.
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!