Female and male names starting with the letter "G" .
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GUILLERMO
MasculineGerman-derived Spanish name meaning "resolute protection," popular among royalty and nobles, notably including William the Conqueror.
GUILLIANA
FeminineRare, Spanish-derived feminine name with a strong Germanic root meaning "strong-willed woman" or "female warrior".
GUILMAR
MasculineRare French name derived from "guilemar," meaning "wild sea" or "mad sea.
GUIN
MasculineWelsh name of ancient origin, derived from the word "gwain" meaning "white" or "fair". It was popular among prehistoric Celtic tribes and later used in medieval Wales for both males and females. Today, Guin is typically associated with girls but remains unique and distinctive for either sex.
GUINDA
FeminineSpanish female given name derived from 'guinda', meaning 'cherry', reflecting its sweet and fruity sound.
GUINETTE
FeminineUnique French name derived from Breton form of Guénin, meaning "white wave," reflecting its Celtic origins.
GUINEVERE
FeminineWelsh feminine name meaning 'white and smooth' or 'fair and peaceful.'
GUINIVERE
FeminineGuinevere is a Welsh female name meaning 'white snow'.
GUINN
MasculineDistinctive name of Scottish origin derived from "Gunn," meaning "fire" in Gaelic and associated with strength due to its link to firearms and Norse god Odin's name Gunn.
GUINNESS
MasculineIrish surname and masculine given name originating from the Gaelic sept name Fionn Guinness, meaning 'fair-haired' or 'white-headed'.
GUINNEVERE
FeminineGuinevere is a Welsh feminine given name that translates to 'white spear' or 'fair spear'.
GUISEL
FeminineGuzel is a French-origin given name meaning "spark," associated with beauty and elegance, popular among European royalty throughout history.
GUISELA
FeminineRare and beautiful feminine name of Basque origin, meaning 'beautiful' in the Basque language.
GUISELL
FeminineCatalan-derived feminine given name that means 'guise' or 'disguise', originating from the Old French word for mask.
GUISELLE
FeminineDistinctive French feminine given name that originated during the Middle Ages as a variation of Guisela. Derived from Germanic elements "Wiso" meaning "wish" or "desire," and "halja" meaning "battle," Guiselle translates to "desire for battle" or "ardent warrior." While not widely used throughout history, variations such as Guisella and Guiselinde were popular among French nobility. Today, Guiselle remains a rare yet elegant choice for parents seeking a unique name with rich historical context.
GUISEPPE
MasculineGiuseppe is an Italian male given name originating from the Latin "Iosephus," a transliteration of the Hebrew name "Yosef." It means "he will add" or "he shall increase" and was borne by many notable figures including Leonardo da Vinci, Giuseppe Verdi, Giuseppe Mazzini, and Giuseppe Garibaldi.
GUISEPPI
MasculineItalian form of Joseph, meaning "God will add", with notable bearers like Giuseppe Verdi and Garibaldi.
GUISSELLE
FeminineRare French girl's name of unclear origin, possibly a variant of Guiselle meaning 'short'. It was popular among medieval French nobility and has a rich historical past, notably associated with 13th-century figure Guisselle de la Baume.
GUISTINO
MasculineRare Italian given name derived from the Latin word "gustatus," meaning "to taste" or "flavor," suggesting that it may have been given to someone with a refined palate or appreciation for fine food or wine.
GUL
FeminineUnique Persian name meaning 'rose', symbolizing love and beauty, popularized during the Safavid dynasty and significant in Muslim cultures as one of seven plants in Paradise.
GULA
FeminineRare Babylonian-derived name honoring the Sumerian goddess of healing and well-being.
GULED
MasculineUnisex name of Somali origin, derived from "guul", meaning "rose". Popularized by poet Guuleed Jama Boqor, it's globally recognized and often associated with beauty and elegance.
GULIAN
MasculineGulian, a distinctive name of Persian origin, means 'rose', embodying beauty and love in Iranian culture.
GULIANA
FeminineItalian feminine given name derived from Latin 'Julia,' meaning 'downy' or 'youthful.'
GULIANNA
FeminineElegant Italian name derived from 'giglio', meaning 'lily', symbolizing purity and grace. It was popular among wealthy families during the Renaissance and has since spread globally, appearing in literature like D'Annunzio's 'Il Fuoco'. Despite its international presence, Gulianna remains relatively rare, adding to its uniqueness.
GULLERMO
MasculineThe name Guillermo, of Spanish origin, means "will helmet" or "protection".
GULLIVER
MasculineUncommon Irish male name derived from 'Ó Guallabha,' meaning 'descendant of Gavaldal.' It gained fame through Jonathan Swift's novel 'Gulliver's Travels' but remains rare today.
GUMARO
MasculineDistinctive male given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word 'gumaro', meaning 'funny' or 'humorous'. Traditionally bestowed on children expected to grow up jovial and lighthearted, Gumaro has been popular in Spain for generations, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
GUMECINDO
MasculineRare Spanish name meaning "fivefold strength".
GUMERCINDO
MasculineRare Spanish given name of Germanic origin, derived from "gund" meaning "war" or "battle" and "marc" meaning "warlike", signifying "strong in battle".
GUMESINDO
MasculineUnique Spanish male name derived from the Visigothic name Wamba, possibly meaning "renowned" or "famous". It's associated with notable historical figures like Saint Gumesindo of Toledo.
GUNAR
MasculineDistinctive Norse name derived from 'gunnr', meaning 'battle' or 'fight'. It's associated with Odin's Valkyrie daughter Gunnr and was popular during the Viking Age.
GUNARS
MasculineLatvian name meaning 'warlike', derived from the Old Norse word 'Gudnjor'.
GUNDA
FeminineRare German female name with a strong meaning: 'battle' or 'fight'.
GUNDER
MasculineScandinavian name of Norwegian and Swedish origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Gunnar', which means 'warfaring warrior'.
GUNEET
FeminineIndian name from Punjab, derived from 'Guni' meaning wise/intelligent, and 'Eet' meaning to go ahead/progress. It signifies one who progresses wisely.
GUNER
MasculineTurkish name derived from the ancient Turkic word "guneş," meaning "sun," symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
GUNHILD
FeminineOld Norse name meaning "battle-brave".
GUNNAR
MasculineRobust and unique Norse name derived from 'gunnr', meaning 'battle'. In Norse mythology, Gunnar was a valiant warrior.
GUNNAR
FeminineOld Norse masculine given name that translates to 'war-faring warrior', composed of the elements 'gund' and 'arr'. It has a rich history in Scandinavian culture and literature, with notable figures such as Gunnar Haraldsson, a 10th-century Norwegian chieftain, and Henrik Ibsen's character Gunnar in Peer Gynt.