First Name Directory - Starting with G
This site is dedicated to maintaining a database of first names from all over the world. We are still working to add all meanings to the names and sort them by gender, ethic and other behavior.
Most names come from the European and Arab area, especially italian, spanish, french and german firstnames.
Most names come from the European and Arab area, especially italian, spanish, french and german firstnames.
Ga-young
Ga-young is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 31 hanja with the reading "ga" and 34 hanja with the reading "young" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names.
Ga-young is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 31 hanja with the reading "ga" and 34 hanja with the reading "young" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names.
Gabi
Gabriella
Gabriella is an Italian feminine given name from the Hebrew name Gabriel. Girls that are named Gabriella often take on a shorter version of the name, such as Bella, Ella, Gab, Gabbi, Gabby, Gabi, Gabie, Gabbie or Gaby.
Gabriella is an Italian feminine given name from the Hebrew name Gabriel. Girls that are named Gabriella often take on a shorter version of the name, such as Bella, Ella, Gab, Gabbi, Gabby, Gabi, Gabie, Gabbie or Gaby.
Gabrielle
Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, which means "hero of god" or "God is my might" in Hebrew.
Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, which means "hero of god" or "God is my might" in Hebrew.
Gaby
Gaëlle
Gaëlle is a French feminine given name of Breton origin, possibly a variant of Alberto, which, in turn, represents the feminine form of Gwenaël.
Gaëlle is a French feminine given name of Breton origin, possibly a variant of Alberto, which, in turn, represents the feminine form of Gwenaël.
Gail
Gale
Galina
Galina, Halina, Halyna (Cyrillic: Галина; from Greek γαλήνη "calmness") is a Russian, Bulgarian and Ukrainian female name.
Galina, Halina, Halyna (Cyrillic: Галина; from Greek γαλήνη "calmness") is a Russian, Bulgarian and Ukrainian female name.
Gamze
Gamze (pronounced [ˈɟamze]) is a Turkish given name for females. Means dimple on his or her cheek when someone smiles. It's considered as a feature of beauty. People named Gamze include:
Gamze (pronounced [ˈɟamze]) is a Turkish given name for females. Means dimple on his or her cheek when someone smiles. It's considered as a feature of beauty. People named Gamze include:
Ganna
Ganna is both an Italian surname and a feminine Ukrainian and Belarusian given name. Notable people with the name include:
Ganna is both an Italian surname and a feminine Ukrainian and Belarusian given name. Notable people with the name include:
Garazi
Gay
Gaye
Gaye is a male and female given name in the English-speaking world, a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin meaning "Desire", "the goal", as well as a West African, including Gambian family name.
Gaye is a male and female given name in the English-speaking world, a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin meaning "Desire", "the goal", as well as a West African, including Gambian family name.
Gayla
Gayle
Geesche
Galliani, also the ash, is a female given name and the low German version of the name Gertrud, as well as a family name, see Gesche (disambiguation).
Galliani, also the ash, is a female given name and the low German version of the name Gertrud, as well as a family name, see Gesche (disambiguation).
Gefion
Gemma
Gemma is a female name of Italian origin, meaning "precious stone." Its popularity peaked in the United Kingdom during the 1980s. It was the third most popular female name in 1984 in the UK.
Gemma is a female name of Italian origin, meaning "precious stone." Its popularity peaked in the United Kingdom during the 1980s. It was the third most popular female name in 1984 in the UK.
Genevieve
Saint Genevieve (French: Sainte Geneviève; Latin: Sancta Genovefa, Genoveva; from Germanic keno "kin" and wefa "wife") (Nanterre, c. 419/422 AD – Paris 502/512 AD), is the patron saint of Paris in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Her feast day is kept on January the 3rd.
Saint Genevieve (French: Sainte Geneviève; Latin: Sancta Genovefa, Genoveva; from Germanic keno "kin" and wefa "wife") (Nanterre, c. 419/422 AD – Paris 502/512 AD), is the patron saint of Paris in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. Her feast day is kept on January the 3rd.
Geneviève
Genevieve is a French female given name. Sainte Geneviève, saving of Paris in the 5th century has made him popular, it belonged to the Frankish nobility.
Genevieve is a French female given name. Sainte Geneviève, saving of Paris in the 5th century has made him popular, it belonged to the Frankish nobility.
Genovefa
Genoveita
Genoveita is a Lithuanian female given name, derived from Genoveva. The male form is Genoveitas.
Genoveita is a Lithuanian female given name, derived from Genoveva. The male form is Genoveitas.
Genoveva
Geofreda
Georgia
Georgiana
Georgiana is a Catalan, English, Greek and Romanian name. It is the feminine form of the male name George and a variation of the female names Georgina and Georgia. It comes from the Greek word Γεωργιος, meaning farmer.
Georgiana is a Catalan, English, Greek and Romanian name. It is the feminine form of the male name George and a variation of the female names Georgina and Georgia. It comes from the Greek word Γεωργιος, meaning farmer.
Georgina
Gerberga
Gerburg
Gerburg is a female German given name. It is composed of GER (spear) and uphill (mountains, protect) together.
Gerburg is a female German given name. It is composed of GER (spear) and uphill (mountains, protect) together.
Gerhauß
Gerlind
Gerlinde (also Cuqoiteic, Gerlindis) is a female given name, from old high German. Sometimes cooking Linde.
Gerlinde (also Cuqoiteic, Gerlindis) is a female given name, from old high German. Sometimes cooking Linde.
Gerlinde
Gerlinde (also Cuqoiteic, Gerlindis) is a female given name, from old high German. Sometimes cooking Linde.
Gerlinde (also Cuqoiteic, Gerlindis) is a female given name, from old high German. Sometimes cooking Linde.
Germana
Gero
Gerrit
Gertrude
Gertrude (also spelled Gertrud) is a female given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength". "Trudy", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude", has developed into a name in its own right.
Gertrude (also spelled Gertrud) is a female given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength". "Trudy", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude", has developed into a name in its own right.
Gesche
Galliani, also the ash, is a female given name and the low German version of the name Gertrud, as well as a family name, see Gesche (disambiguation).
Galliani, also the ash, is a female given name and the low German version of the name Gertrud, as well as a family name, see Gesche (disambiguation).
Gesine
Ghazal
Ghazāl (another transliteration: Ġazāl; Arabic غزال) is a female given name in Arabic and Persian. Translates the name in both languages "Gazelle". The popular poetic form, however, means Ġazal غزل, DMG Arabic (see here), which is applied in the Indian area also to the song related. To learn this art only by visiting a singing school and with years of practice.
Ghazāl (another transliteration: Ġazāl; Arabic غزال) is a female given name in Arabic and Persian. Translates the name in both languages "Gazelle". The popular poetic form, however, means Ġazal غزل, DMG Arabic (see here), which is applied in the Indian area also to the song related. To learn this art only by visiting a singing school and with years of practice.
Gianna
Gianna is a female Italian given name, a diminutive form of Giovanna. In English it is translated as Joann or Joanna. These names both mean "God is gracious". See also "John (given name)" for the origin.
Gianna is a female Italian given name, a diminutive form of Giovanna. In English it is translated as Joann or Joanna. These names both mean "God is gracious". See also "John (given name)" for the origin.
Giedrė
Giedrė is a Lithuanian female name (derived from giedra, meaning "cheerful"). The male form is Giedrius.
Giedrė is a Lithuanian female name (derived from giedra, meaning "cheerful"). The male form is Giedrius.
Ginetta
Ginette
Ginger
Ginny
Gintė
Giovanna
Giovanna is an Italian feminine first name. It is the feminine counterpart of Giovanni, which in turn is the Italian form of John; it is thus the Italian equivalent of Jane, Joanna, Jeanne, etc.
Giovanna is an Italian feminine first name. It is the feminine counterpart of Giovanni, which in turn is the Italian form of John; it is thus the Italian equivalent of Jane, Joanna, Jeanne, etc.
Gisa
Gisela
"Gisela" or Gicela is a female given name of Germanic origin. The name derives from the Old High German word gīsal, "pledge".
"Gisela" or Gicela is a female given name of Germanic origin. The name derives from the Old High German word gīsal, "pledge".
Gisele
Gisele or Gisèle is a given name. The name is from Old German gesel meaning to "pledge" and variant of Giselle, Gisela etc.
Gisele or Gisèle is a given name. The name is from Old German gesel meaning to "pledge" and variant of Giselle, Gisela etc.
Gisèle
Giselle
Giselle is a female given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic word gisil, meaning "hostage" , "mutual obligation" or "pledge", and may have originated as a nickname for a child given as a pledge to a foreign court. Variants of the name include Gisela, Gisele, and Gisèle. The name may refer to:
Giselle is a female given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic word gisil, meaning "hostage" , "mutual obligation" or "pledge", and may have originated as a nickname for a child given as a pledge to a foreign court. Variants of the name include Gisela, Gisele, and Gisèle. The name may refer to:
Giulia
Giulia is the Italian translation of Julia. The Italian male name is Giulio. Giulia is a name given to some women and places:
Giulia is the Italian translation of Julia. The Italian male name is Giulio. Giulia is a name given to some women and places:
Giuliana
Giuliana is an Italian language given name ultimately derived from the Latin Iuliana, the feminine form of Iulianus. The name is also often thought to be a combination of Julia (Giulia) and Anna.
Giuliana is an Italian language given name ultimately derived from the Latin Iuliana, the feminine form of Iulianus. The name is also often thought to be a combination of Julia (Giulia) and Anna.
Giulietta
Giuseppina
Giuseppina is an Italian feminine given name. It is the Italian version of the English name Josephine.
Giuseppina is an Italian feminine given name. It is the Italian version of the English name Josephine.
Gizem
Gizem is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Gizem" means "Mystery", and/or "Enigma".
Gizem is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Gizem" means "Mystery", and/or "Enigma".
Gladys
Gloria
Go-eun
Go-eun is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 40 hanja with the reading "go" and 26 hanja with the reading "eun" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names.
Go-eun is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 40 hanja with the reading "go" and 26 hanja with the reading "eun" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names.
Gök
Gabriel is a Turkish, predominantly female first name and family name meaning "the sky", has made a large number of other Turkish names.
Gabriel is a Turkish, predominantly female first name and family name meaning "the sky", has made a large number of other Turkish names.
Gökçe
Gökçe is a common feminine and masculine Turkish given name. In Turkish, linked to the old Turkic and Mongolian religion Tengrism, "Gökçe" means "sky goddess", "ruler of the sky", "celestial", and/or "sky blue."
Gökçe is a common feminine and masculine Turkish given name. In Turkish, linked to the old Turkic and Mongolian religion Tengrism, "Gökçe" means "sky goddess", "ruler of the sky", "celestial", and/or "sky blue."
Gökçen
Gökçen is a Turkish given name, which means "beautiful woman" and/or "blue-eyed woman," and may refer to:
Gökçen is a Turkish given name, which means "beautiful woman" and/or "blue-eyed woman," and may refer to:
Göksun
Göksun is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Göksun" means "(the one who) rises to the sky".
Göksun is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Göksun" means "(the one who) rises to the sky".
Golda
Gorana
Gorana is a Serbo-Croatian female given name, meaning "mountain woman" or "woman from the highlands" (see male form Goran). The nickname is Goca [ɡotsa].
Gorana is a Serbo-Croatian female given name, meaning "mountain woman" or "woman from the highlands" (see male form Goran). The nickname is Goca [ɡotsa].
Gözde
Gözde is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Gözde" means "Favorite", and/or "Dearest".
Gözde is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Gözde" means "Favorite", and/or "Dearest".
Grace
Grace is a feminine given name, form of Gracie, from the Latin gratia. It is often given in reference to the Christian concept of divine grace and used as a virtue name.
Grace is a feminine given name, form of Gracie, from the Latin gratia. It is often given in reference to the Christian concept of divine grace and used as a virtue name.
Gráinne
Gražbylė
A Lithuanian female given name is derived from the gražus Gražbylė (meaning beautiful). The male form is Gražbylius.
A Lithuanian female given name is derived from the gražus Gražbylė (meaning beautiful). The male form is Gražbylius.
Gražina
Gražina is a Lithuanian feminine given name. The name was created by the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz for the main character of his 1823 poem Grażyna. The name is derived from the Lithuanian adjective gražus, meaning "pretty", "beautiful". In Lithuanian tradition, the name day for Gražina is September 26.
Gražina is a Lithuanian feminine given name. The name was created by the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz for the main character of his 1823 poem Grażyna. The name is derived from the Lithuanian adjective gražus, meaning "pretty", "beautiful". In Lithuanian tradition, the name day for Gražina is September 26.
Grazyna
Grażyna is a feminine given name. It was through the work of Grażyna - a seal (Polish: poemat Grażyna) known of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz dating back to 1823. The first name is very common especially in Poland. It occurs very rarely in the German-speaking world. Grażyna's first name comes from the Lithuanian (first name Gražina) by graži, beautiful, graceful means.
Grażyna is a feminine given name. It was through the work of Grażyna - a seal (Polish: poemat Grażyna) known of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz dating back to 1823. The first name is very common especially in Poland. It occurs very rarely in the German-speaking world. Grażyna's first name comes from the Lithuanian (first name Gražina) by graži, beautiful, graceful means.
Grażyna
Grażyna is a feminine given name. It was through the work of Grażyna - a seal (Polish: poemat Grażyna) known of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz dating back to 1823. The first name is very common especially in Poland. It occurs very rarely in the German-speaking world.
Grażyna is a feminine given name. It was through the work of Grażyna - a seal (Polish: poemat Grażyna) known of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz dating back to 1823. The first name is very common especially in Poland. It occurs very rarely in the German-speaking world.
Greet
Greetje
Greta
The name Greta is derived from the name Margaret, which comes from the Greek word margarites or "pearl."
The name Greta is derived from the name Margaret, which comes from the Greek word margarites or "pearl."
Gretchen
Gretchen is a female given name of German origin, though it became common in many other countries such as the United States. It is a pet form of Greta and Grete, which in turn are pet forms of the name Margaret. Its popularity increased due to a major character in Goethe's Faust having this name. In Germany today it is not as popular, and as a given name it is used much less than it once was. However, in the United States the name "Gretchen" remains very popular and nostalgic.
Gretchen is a female given name of German origin, though it became common in many other countries such as the United States. It is a pet form of Greta and Grete, which in turn are pet forms of the name Margaret. Its popularity increased due to a major character in Goethe's Faust having this name. In Germany today it is not as popular, and as a given name it is used much less than it once was. However, in the United States the name "Gretchen" remains very popular and nostalgic.
Grete
Grete or Grethe is a feminine given name, a derivate of Margaret. It is most often used in Scandinavia (not including Sweden), Estonia, and German-speaking Europe.
Grete or Grethe is a feminine given name, a derivate of Margaret. It is most often used in Scandinavia (not including Sweden), Estonia, and German-speaking Europe.
Griselda
Griselda is a feminine given name from Germanic sources that is now used in English, Italian, and Spanish as well. According to the 1990 United States Census, the name was 1066th in popularity among females in the United States.
Griselda is a feminine given name from Germanic sources that is now used in English, Italian, and Spanish as well. According to the 1990 United States Census, the name was 1066th in popularity among females in the United States.
Grit
Gudula
Guenièvre
Guinevere is a female given name, derived from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, first name means "white fairy", 'white form', 'white spirit' or 'White Lady'. The phoneme/gw/regularly reduced to previously in French, as in the Breton Anthroponyms, based on the word Gwen (cf. Guénolé, Milan, etc..)
Guinevere is a female given name, derived from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, first name means "white fairy", 'white form', 'white spirit' or 'White Lady'. The phoneme/gw/regularly reduced to previously in French, as in the Breton Anthroponyms, based on the word Gwen (cf. Guénolé, Milan, etc..)
Guilhemine
Guinevere
Guiomar
A Portuguese and Spanish female, also used male name is possibly derived from the old Germanic name Wigmar meaning Guiomar, "top notch, significant, famous in the war". Guiomar is also a family name.
A Portuguese and Spanish female, also used male name is possibly derived from the old Germanic name Wigmar meaning Guiomar, "top notch, significant, famous in the war". Guiomar is also a family name.
Gul
Gul is a Nordic name commonly used in Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian languages. The name is also common in Persian and Turkish languages. Gul is used as a family name in Europe, Central and South Asia.
Gul is a Nordic name commonly used in Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian languages. The name is also common in Persian and Turkish languages. Gul is used as a family name in Europe, Central and South Asia.
Gülay
Gaddafi is a Turkish female given name of Persian and Turkish origin meaning "Rose Moon", which is also a family name.
Gaddafi is a Turkish female given name of Persian and Turkish origin meaning "Rose Moon", which is also a family name.
Gülşah
Gülşen
Gülşen is a Turkish given name for females(originally from Persian Golshan/گلشن, means place of flowers). People named Gülşen include:
Gülşen is a Turkish given name for females(originally from Persian Golshan/گلشن, means place of flowers). People named Gülşen include:
Günay
Gahan is a Turkish female and male first name and family name meaning "Day Moon" (i.e., the Moon that can be seen during daylight hours). Another interpretation as the Sun and moon (Gaffney Ay = Gadge) draws on the old Turkic Künay. The first deity of the Turks, the maker of the Sun and moon, was referred to as Künay Tängri. Künay instead of Gadge is based on all Turkish and a probable translation error.
Gahan is a Turkish female and male first name and family name meaning "Day Moon" (i.e., the Moon that can be seen during daylight hours). Another interpretation as the Sun and moon (Gaffney Ay = Gadge) draws on the old Turkic Künay. The first deity of the Turks, the maker of the Sun and moon, was referred to as Künay Tängri. Künay instead of Gadge is based on all Turkish and a probable translation error.
Gunda
Gunda is a female given name, which is an old German short form of-gunda or gunde ending name, especially to Gudrun (name). These are r derived from the old high German word, which means struggle or pus. So, there is the Gundelrebe, which is used as a medicinal herb for pus sores. Gunda means as much as "the small fighter" as a given name.
Gunda is a female given name, which is an old German short form of-gunda or gunde ending name, especially to Gudrun (name). These are r derived from the old high German word, which means struggle or pus. So, there is the Gundelrebe, which is used as a medicinal herb for pus sores. Gunda means as much as "the small fighter" as a given name.
Gunde
Gunde is a given name, which is an old German short form of-gunda or gunde ending name (e.g. B Vishu, Hilde Gunde, Kunigunde, short "Gundi"). These are r derived from the old high German word, which means struggle.
Gunde is a given name, which is an old German short form of-gunda or gunde ending name (e.g. B Vishu, Hilde Gunde, Kunigunde, short "Gundi"). These are r derived from the old high German word, which means struggle.
Gundel
Gundel is used both as a female first name and as a surname. «He is a short form of given name, the from the old high German» r «derive.
Gundel is used both as a female first name and as a surname. «He is a short form of given name, the from the old high German» r «derive.
Gundela
Gundela is a female given name, which is an old German short form of-gunda or gunde ending name. These are derived from the old high German word gunk, which means struggle.
Gundela is a female given name, which is an old German short form of-gunda or gunde ending name. These are derived from the old high German word gunk, which means struggle.
Gundi
Gundula
Güneş
Güneş (pronounced [ˈɟyneʃ]) is a Turkish word meaning the Sun, it is used as a given name and surname, it may refer to:
Güneş (pronounced [ˈɟyneʃ]) is a Turkish word meaning the Sun, it is used as a given name and surname, it may refer to:
Gunnel
Günseli
Günseli is a common Turkish given name. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: Gün and Sel. In Turkish, "Gün" means "Day" and/or "Sun"; and "Sel" means "Flood" and/or "Stream". Therefore it means "stream of sun" or "stream of daylight"
Günseli is a common Turkish given name. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: Gün and Sel. In Turkish, "Gün" means "Day" and/or "Sun"; and "Sel" means "Flood" and/or "Stream". Therefore it means "stream of sun" or "stream of daylight"
Gurandukht
Gurandukht (Georgian: გურანდუხტი), also Guarandukht (გუარანდუხტი), is a feminine given name in Georgia, ultimately derived from the Iranian Bahramdukht. It was particularly popular among the medieval Georgian nobility. According to the Georgian Civil Registry, only 43 women in Georgia bore this name as of 2012.
Gurandukht (Georgian: გურანდუხტი), also Guarandukht (გუარანდუხტი), is a feminine given name in Georgia, ultimately derived from the Iranian Bahramdukht. It was particularly popular among the medieval Georgian nobility. According to the Georgian Civil Registry, only 43 women in Georgia bore this name as of 2012.
Gustl
Güzel
Güzel (Turkish for "pretty, pretty"; 'good'; as a noun: "the [female] beauty") is a Turkish female given name and family name.
Güzel (Turkish for "pretty, pretty"; 'good'; as a noun: "the [female] beauty") is a Turkish female given name and family name.
Gwen
Gwendolin
Gwendoline
Gwenllian
Gwenola
Gwynne
Gyburg
Gyöngyvér
Steph is a female given name in the Hungarian language. He is a new creation of the writer János Arany, in whose novel "Buda Halála" (the death of Buda) is a woman named Steph.
Steph is a female given name in the Hungarian language. He is a new creation of the writer János Arany, in whose novel "Buda Halála" (the death of Buda) is a woman named Steph.
In the data base are, apart from modern and traditional first names also American, Arab, Germans, English, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Dutch, Northern, Russian, Scandinavian, Slavian, Spanish, and Swedish first names.
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