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Garion m LiteratureThe name of the main character in David Edding's
Belgariad series (1982-1984).
Garitrud f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
þruþ "strength."
Gariwald m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Gariward m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
wart "guard."
Garm m Norse MythologyMeans "rag" in Old Norse. In Norse mythology this is the name of a blood-stained hellhound (occasionally considered identical to
Fenrir) who guards
Hel's gate... [
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Garma m BuryatDerived from Sanskrit कर्म
(karma) meaning "action, deed, fate".
Garmr m Norse MythologyIn Norse mythology this was the name of the wolf or dog companion of the goddess
Hel who guards Hel's gate.
Garnas m KurdishThe name Garnas means that wherever he goes, he is known. World-renowned
Garoa f BasqueDerived from Basque
garo "fern". This name came into usage thanks to Txomin Agirre's novel
Garoa (1907-1912).
Garoé m & f Spanish (Canarian)Derived from the name of a til tree (species Ocotea foetens) that was considered sacred by the indigenous inhabitants of El Hierro, Canary Islands. The name comes from Guanche
gărăw, which later mutated to
garoe, meaning "lake, river".... [
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Garofița f RomanianDerived from Romanian
garofiță, the diminutive of
garoafă "carnation".
Garomaros m GaulishDerived from Proto-Celtic *
gāros, *
gāri "a shout, call" and *
māros "great".
Garre m SomaliGarre is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Garrincha m Portuguese (Brazilian)An invented name, derived from Portuguese
carriça meaning "wren", referring to the small brown songbird. It was borne by the Brazilian soccer player Manuel Francisco dos Santos (1933-1983), who was better known as Mané Garrincha or simply Garrincha; he was given this nickname by his sister because of his small appearance.
Garrison m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Garrison. A famous bearer of the surname was American abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison (1805-1879)... [
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Garrus m Popular CultureGarrus Vakarian is a fictional character in BioWare's Mass Effect franchise, who acts as a party member (or "squadmate") in each of the three games in the original trilogy.
Garsidis m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureKing of Karmerie and husband of Lambore. He died at a young age, which caused his wife to die of grief. His daughter, Tydomie, married Arthur’s nephew Meleranz.
Garsivaz m Persian MythologyDerived from the Avestan name
Keresavazdah, of which the first element is derived from Avestan
kərəsa meaning "having meager". The second element is derived from Avestan
vazdah meaning "fat, fatness, fattiness, solidity", which itself is derived from Iranian
*vazd-ah- meaning "animal fat, grease" - ultimately from the Iranian base
vazd- meaning "to nourish" or "nourishment"... [
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Gartbuir m Old IrishOld Irish form of Vortipor, used to identify King Vortipor of Dyfed in Irish-Language inscriptions.
Garðar m Icelandic, FaroeseDerived from the Old Norse elements
gerðr meaning "enclosure, yard, protection" and
arr meaning "warrior". Garðarr Svavarsson (sometimes spelled Garðar) was a Swede who was the first Scandinavian to stay over winter in Iceland, in the 860s... [
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Garðarr m Old NorseOld Norse form of
Garðar. Garðarr Svavarsson (sometimes spelled Garðar) was a Swede who was the first Scandinavian to stay over winter in Iceland, in the 860s... [
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Garuda m HinduismMeans "eagle, devourer" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a divine bird-like creature in Hindu belief. He is considered the mount of Vishnu.
Garulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Germanic
garva (
garo in Old High German and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) meaning "ready, prepared" (as in, for battle). The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs meaning "wolf"... [
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Ga-ryeong f Korean (Rare)From Sino-Korean 佳 (ga) "good, auspicious; beautiful; delightful" combined with 鈴 (ryeong) "bell"
Garyphalia f GreekGreek feminine name derived from
καρυόφυλλον (karyophyllon) meaning "carnation".
Gʷašʲaxʷəraj f UbykhDerived from the Adyghe
guashche meaning "mistress" and
x"uray meaning "round".
Ga-seo f & m Korean (Rare)From Sino-Korean 佳 (ga) "good, auspicious; beautiful; delightful" combined with 瑞 (seo) meaning "felicitous omen; auspicious"
Gashin f KurdishGashin, (Ga-shin) is originally a Kurdish name used for girl names in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Germany. based on the Abdurrahman Sharafkandi Kurdish-Kurdish-Persian Dictionary, Gashin means... [
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Gąska m Polish, HistoryFrom
gęś "goose" with a diminutive suffix. This was the other name of
Stańczyk, the famous Polish court jester
Gassulawiya f HittitePossibly means "woman of Kashulas" (a settlement in the Kashka region of the Hittite empire), deriving from the Luwian element
wiya ("woman").
Gastão m PortuguesePortuguese form of
Gaston. Known bearers of this name include the Brazilian prince Antônio Gastão of Orléans-Braganza (1881-1918), the Brazilian prince Pedro Gastão of Orléans-Braganza (1913-2007) and the Hungarian-Brazilian scientist Gastão Rosenfeld (1912-1990).
Gatag m Ossetian MythologyMeaning unknown. Gatag is a water spirit in Ossetian mythology and the father of
Syrdon in the Nart epics. Since he was the ruler of water, he could cut off the Narts' water supply at any time he desired, but he chose to befriend them instead... [
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Gaten m ObscureIn the case of American actor Gaten Matarazzo, it is a short form of his birth name
Gaetano, likely influenced by
Jaden and similarly ending names.
Gathering f EnglishGathering Marbet is an actress. From the English word "gathering".
Gathutkaca m Indonesian MythologyJavanese form of
Ghatotkacha. This is the name of a character in Javanese wayang (shadow puppetry) tradition, commonly depicted as a man with black skin wearing an elaborate headdress and clothing.
Gatot m JavaneseFrom Javanese
gothot meaning "muscular, strong, robust".
Gaubaruva m Old PersianDerived from Old Persian 𐎥𐎢
(gau) meaning "cow, ox, cattle" and possibly
barva meaning "to chew, eat, devour".
Gaudelia f Spanish (Mexican, Archaic)Possibly related to Latin
gaudeo meaning "to rejoice, to enjoy". This is the name of an obscure martyr and saint from 4th century Persia whose real existence is unclear.
Gaudentius m Late Roman, DutchDerived from Latin
gaudere "to rejoice." This name was borne by a saint from the 5th century AD.
Gaudiosus m Ancient RomanMeans
abounding in joy in Latin. This name was borne by a fifth-century Christian bishop from North Africa.
Gaudminas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take" as well as "to catch, to hunt" or from the Lithuanian adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing"... [
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Gaudrė f LithuanianShort form of names beginning with
Gaud- (e.g.
Gaudminė), derived either from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take; to catch, to hunt" or adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing."
Gaudrimas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take" as well as "to catch, to hunt" or from the Lithuanian adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing"... [
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Gaudvilas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take" as well as "to catch, to hunt" or from the Lithuanian adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing"... [
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Gaudvydas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take" as well as "to catch, to hunt" or from the Lithuanian adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing"... [
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Gaueko m Basque MythologyIn Basque mythology, Gaueko is a spirit/personification of the dark. Literally meaning ”of the night” in Basque. Said to be a malevolent spirit that comes out at dark to terrorize and humble people that boast of their bravery of it.
Gauja f IcelandicOf unknown origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from the masculine name
Gaui.
Gaul m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Gaul. Additionally, may be used in reference to the historical region of Gaul.
Gaumata m Old PersianProbably means "possessing cattle", from Old Persian 𐎥𐎢
(gau) meaning "cow, ox, cattle".
Gaumet m Spanish (Canarian, Rare)Name of a king of the island of La Gomera in the 15th century, according to historian Pedro Agustín del Castillo (1669-1741). This name has been revived in modern times.
Gaura f IndianIt is a flower and it means "Fair Skinned"
Gauranga m BengaliFrom Sanskrit गौराङ्ग
(gaurāṅga) meaning "whitish or yellowish body", derived from गौर
(gaura) meaning "white, yellowish" and अङ्ग
(aṅga) meaning "limb, body"... [
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Gauriel m Arthurian CycleA knight who married a fairy ruler, but lost her (and his own handsome features) when he revealed her existence to others. To reclaim her, he had to journey to Arthur’s court, defeat three knights, and take them to her land of Fluratrone... [
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Gaurika f NepaliThe name of the Nepalese swimmer Gaurika Singh, youngest participant of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Gauro m & f OdiaGyauro is soo cool. he is althoigh bad at coding it is so sad. he Is a monkey
Gautarr m Norwegian (Rare)Derived from the Old Norse elements
gautr "Goth, Geat, person from Götaland" and
herr "army."
Gauthildr f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gautr "Goth, Geat, from Gautland (= Götaland, Gothia in southern Sweden)" and
hildr "battle, fight".
Gautr m Norse Mythology, Old NorseFrom Old Norse
gautr meaning "Goth, Geat". The Geats were a Germanic tribe that inhabited the present-day Götaland in Sweden. This is a by-name for
Odin in Norse mythology.
Gautrekr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
gautr "goth" and
ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich".
Gauwe m FrisianProbably related to the Gothic word
gauja meaning "inhabitant of a district".
Gavaza f TsongaMeans "one who dresses elegantly" in Xitsonga.
Gavharbibi f Uzbek (Rare)Derived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
bibi meaning "learned woman".
Gavharbonu f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
bonu meaning "lady (title)".
Gavhargul f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
gul meaning "rose, flower".
Gavharmomo f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
momo meaning "mother".
Gavharoro f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
oro meaning "adornment".
Gavharoy f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
oy meaning "moon".
Gavharoyim f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
oyim, an obsolete title for aristocratic women.
Gavharposhsha f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
poshsha, an endearing term for a girl or woman.
Gavharshod f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
gavhar meaning "jewel, gem" or "pearl" and
shod meaning "joyful".
Gavinn m EnglishVariant of
Gavin. Gavinn was given to 10 boys in 2013 according to the SSA.
Gaviota f SpanishSpanish for "Seagull". Popularized by the Mexican telenovela "Destilando Amor"
Gavis m Ancient OscanOscan form of the Ancient Roman praenomen Gaius. Possibly connected to the Latin "gaudere" meaning "to rejoice."