List of Baby Names for Girls Starting with G

Gillian

(JIL-ee-ən)

Origin of the name Gillian: Arose in the 16th century as a variant of Julian, a derivative of the old Roman family name Julius, which is thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy bearded). Gillian was bestowed upon males and females alike. Now, however, it is an exclusively female name.

Meaning: Daughter of Jupiter Origin: Latin

Ginevra

(ji-NEHV-rə)

Most name books give this name as an Italian form of Jennifer, meaning "white wave" or "fair one". Some give it as the Italian form of Genevieve. It is also a variant of 'Guinevere,' as in the King Arthur tradition. Famous real-life people named Ginevra: | Edit.

Meaning: Woman of white magic Origin: Welsh

Gittan

(gi-THAN)

Meaning of name Gittan. Etymology : Swedish diminutive of BIRGITTA. Saint : Origin : Swedish.

Meaning: Powerful, Strong Origin: Irish, Swedish

Giulia

(JOOL-yah)

Baby names meanings search results: The name Giulia is a baby girl name. The name Giulia comes from the Italian origin. In Italian The meaning of the name Giulia is: Italian form of Julia: youthful.

Meaning: Soft-haired Origin: Italian, Latin

Giuseppina

(joo-zeh-PEE-nah)

Origin of the name Josephine: English form of the French Joséphine, a feminine form of Joseph, which is derived from the Hebrew Yōsēf (God will add, God will increase). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: God raises Origin: Hebrew

Giustina

(joos-TEE-nah)

Giustina [giusti-na] as a girls' name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of the name Giustina is "just, fair; fair, upright". Giustina is a version of Giustinia (Italian, Latin): feminine of Justin. Giustina is also a variation of Justine (Latin).

Meaning: Fair, rightful Origin: Italian, Latin

Gizella

(gi-ZEL-la)

Meaning of name Gizella. Etymology : Hungarian form of GISELLE. Saint : Origin : Hungarian.

Meaning: Oath Origin: Germanic, Hungarian

Gizi

(GI-zi)

Hungarian Meaning: The name Gizi is a Hungarian baby name. In Hungarian the meaning of the name Gizi is: Pledge.

Meaning: Oath Origin: Germanic, Hungarian

Glenna

(GLEN-ə)

Origin of the name Glenna: Feminine form of the Scottish Glenn, which is derived from the Scottis Gaelic glenn (mountain valley).

Meaning: Living in the valley Origin: Gaelic

Glenys

(GLEN-is)

Glenys, a Welsh female given name meaning "clean, holy", may refer to: Glenys Bakker (born 1962), One legged Canadian curler from Calgary, Alberta.

Meaning: Clean and holy woman Origin: Welsh