This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the first letter is G.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Golfo f GreekGreek name which is said to mean "talisman", possibly related to the Middle Greek word ἐγκόλπιον
(enkolpion) referring to a medallion bearing an icon that is worn by bishops of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and meaning literally "on the bosom" from ἐν
(en) "in, on" and κόλπος
(kolpos) "bosom".
G'oliba f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
g'olib meaning "winner, victor".
Golinduch f Old PersianA noble Persian lady who was converted to Christianity, renamed Maria and became a saint and martyr. She died in 591 c.
Golkiraz f PersianFrom
گل (
gol), meaning "flower, rose" and Turkish
kiraz meaning "cherry"
Gollá f SamiFrom Sami
gollas meaning "golden".
Golpari f PersianFrom
گل (
gol) meaning "rose" and
پری (
pari) meaning "fairy
Gölsäsäk f BashkirFrom Bashkir
гөл (göl) meaning "flower", and
сәсәк (säsäk) also meaning "flower".
Golshifteh f Persian (Rare)From Persian گل
(gol) meaning "flower" combined with شیفته
(šifte) "loving, amorous, infatuated". A known bearer is Golshifteh Farahani (1983-), real name
Rahavard Farahani, an Iranian actress and musician who has become a naturalized French citizen.
Gölsibär f BashkirFrom Bashkir
гөл (göl ) meaning "flower" and
сибәр (sibär) meaning "beautiful".
Gomentrude f FrankishGomentrude (598 – fl. 630) was a Frankish queen consort by marriage to King Dagobert I. She was the sister of queen Sichilde. The marriage was arranged against the will of Dagobert in 625. When he became king in 629, he repudiated her one year after his succession, officially because of her claimed infertility.
Gǫndul f Norse Mythology, Old NorseMeaning unknown. Possibly derived from
gandr "magic, magic wand" or
gǫndul "magical animal; werewolf". This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Gonerill f TheatreVariant of
Goneril which occurs in some copies of 'King Lear' (1606) - perhaps a misprinting.
Gongju f Korean (Modern, Rare)From the Korean word 공주 (Gong-Ju), which comes from Sino-Korean 公主. The character 公 (Gong (공)) primarily means "Honorable" and "Just" but also means "Public," and the character 主 (Ju (주)) means "Master" or "Host." The name means "Princess," but can also be interpreted in a more literal sense as "Honorable Master" or "Public Host." This name can also be spelled with the Hanja 空 meaning "Empty," "Sky," or "Zero," or 恭 meaning "Respectful" and "Polite" for
Gong (공), and 朱 meaning "Vermillion" or "Cinnabar," 珠 meaning "Pearl" or "Gem," or 姝 meaning "Beautiful woman," for for
Ju (주).
Gonglei f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
龚 (gōng) meaning "give, present, reverential" and
蕾 (lěi) meaning "buds, unopened flowers".
Goni m & f HebrewPossibly taken from the word
gavan (גוון) which means "tone" or "shade (of a color)" in Hebrew.
Gorane f BasqueCoined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of
Exaltación. The name was probably based on Basque
gora "up; (as an interjection) long live" or
goratze "rise, exaltation".
Gorgo f Ancient Greek, HistoryMost likely derived from Greek γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible". However, it's also possible that the name is derived from the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuō) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten", which itself is related to the Greek noun γοργία
(gorgia) meaning "agility, nimbleness, mobility"... [
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Gorgophone f Greek MythologyMeans "grim murder", derived from Greek γοργός
(gorgos) "grim, fierce, terrible" (also compare
Gorgo) combined with Greek φονη
(phone) "murder, slaughter, carnage"... [
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Gorgyra f Greek MythologyFrom the Greek word γόργυρα
(gorgyra) which referred to an underground sewer or drain, also used as a dungeon. Gorgyra, also called
Orphne, was a nymph goddess of the Underworld (
Hades) and the wife of the potamos (river-god)
Acheron in Greek mythology... [
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Gosalyn f Popular CultureIn the case of the character Gosalyn Mallard (Disney's DuckTales) and Gosalyn Waddlemeyer (Darkwing Duck), it is a play on the word "gosling".
Gošʲanəs f UbykhDerived from the Adyghe
гуащэ (guashche) meaning "mistress" and
нысэ (nyse) meaning "sister in law".
Goshefizh f Circassian (Russified)Means "white princess" in Adyghe (West Circassian), derived from гуащэ
(g°āš̍ă) "lady, princess" and фыжьы
(fəž̍ə) "white".
Gossamer f TheatreFrom the English word, which means "spider threads spun in fields of stubble in late fall" (apparently derived from Old English
gos "goose" and
sumer "summer"). A fictional bearer is Gossamer Beynon in Dylan Thomas' 1954 play 'Under Milk Wood' (Butcher Beynon's schoolteacher daughter).
Gostiata f Medieval RussianMost likely derived form the Russian
гостья (gostya) meaning "guest". Found in the Novgorod Birch-Bark Letters.
Gostimira f RussianMeaning "guest of peace and earth". Combined with
gost "guest" and
miru "peace, world".
Gothia f Baltic MythologyLithuanian goddess of cattle, recorded by 17th-century historian and ethnographer Matthäus Prätorius in his work
Deliciae Prussica (published in 1703).... [
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Gou f JapaneseFrom Japanese 江 "inlet." This was the name of a prominent female figure (also known as "Oeyo") during the Sengoku Period in Japan.
Goun f & m Korean (Modern)From the present determiner form of adjective 곱다
(gopda) meaning "beautiful, pretty, fine, soft." It can also be written with hanja, combining a
go hanja, e.g. 高 meaning "high, tall," with an
un hanja, e.g. 雲 meaning "cloud."
Gowan m & f Scottish, Medieval EnglishFrom a Scots name for the daisy and other golden or white field flowers, perhaps ultimately from Old Norse
gollinn "golden". Robert Burns' poem "To a Mountain Daisy" (1786) was originally titled "The Gowan"... [
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Go'zalbonu f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
go'zal meaning "beautiful" and
bonu meaning "lady (title)".
Go'zalgul f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
go'zal meaning "beautiful" and
gul meaning "rose, flower".
Go'zaljon f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
go'zal meaning "beautiful" and
jon meaning "spirit, soul".
Go'zaloy f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
go'zal meaning "beautiful" and
oy meaning "moon".
Go'zalposhsha f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
go'zal meaning "beautiful" and
poshsha, an endearing term for a girl or woman.
Go'zaltoj f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
go'zal meaning "beautiful" and
toj meaning "crown".
Gozei f JapaneseJapanese form of the Okinawan warabi-naa or personal name (childhood name in its literal sense)
Gujī (呉勢/グジー), which is comprised of 呉 (go, kure, ku.reru / gu) meaning "do something for, give" and 勢 (sei, zei, ikio.ri, hazumi / ji-) meaning "energy, power, force, vigour."... [
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Gözel f TurkmenMeans "beautiful, lovely, pretty" in Turkmen.
Graceanna f English (American, Rare)Combination of
Grace and
Anna. This name was borne by American ornithologist Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912), who was also known as a social reformer active in the anti-slavery, temperance and women's suffrage movements.
Graceful f English (Puritan)The physical characteristic of displaying "pretty agility", in the form of elegant movement, poise, or balance. The etymological root of grace is the Latin word
gratia from
gratus, meaning "pleasing."
Graceland f EnglishInspired by the Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tenessee, once owned by American singer Elvis Presley and named after the original owner's daughter Grace.
Gracious m & f English (Puritan), English (African), EnglishFrom the English word
gracious, ultimately from Latin
gratiosus, a derivative of
gratia "esteem, favor". This was one of the virtue names coined by the Puritans in the 17th century, possibly inspired by Psalm 145:8: 'The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.'
Graihagh f Manx (Modern)Derived from Manx
graihagh "lovable; loving; affectionate", this name is a modern coinage.
Grānāz f BalochiEtymology uncertain. This was the name of a heroine in a traditional Balochi poem.
Grandeeney f Popular CultureFrom the Fairy Tail series, Grandeeney was a large and powerful white Sky Dragon who acted as a mother to the wizard, Wendy Marvell. She was gentle, positive, and possessed healing abilities.
Granida f TheatreGranida is the eponymous character of the successful 17th-century play "Granida" by Dutch playwright Pieter Cornelisz.
Grata f History (Ecclesiastical), Late RomanFeminine form of
Gratus. A famous bearer of this name was Justa Grata Honoria (5th century), the sister of the Western Roman emperor Valentinian III. It was also borne by Saint Grata of Bergamo, an early 4th-century martyr.
Gratuity f Literature, Popular CultureLiterally taken from the English word
gratuity, which is an additional payment given freely as thanks for service. It is ultimately derived from Medieval Latin
gratuitas meaning “a free gift”, then from Latin
gratuitus meaning “freely given, free”.... [
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Gràtzia f SardinianSardinian form of
Grazia. Gràtzia Deledda (also known as Gràssia) was a Sardinian writer who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926.
Grauni f RomaniDirectly taken from the Romani word
grauni "jewel; gem".
Gravity f English (American, Modern, Rare)From the English word
gravity, ultimately deriving from Latin
gravitatem (nominative
gravitas) "weight, heaviness, pressure". This name was used by American models Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree Henley for their daughter born 2017.
Grayse f Manx (Modern)Derived from Manx
grayse "grace; virtue; charisma" and used as a Manx equivalent of English
Grace.
Gražbylė f LithuanianEtymology uncertain, although it is likely partially derived from
gražus meaning "beautiful".