I didn’t end up choosing a G name for my own daughters, but there are so many beautiful ones out there. I’ve gathered my favorite 100 below!
G names have this way of feeling classic but still a little bit unexpected, which can be so hard to find when you’re naming a baby.
If you’re looking for something that stands out just enough without being too out there, this list is packed with ideas.
From timeless picks like Grace to sweet and spunky choices like Goldie, there’s a little bit of everything.
Plus I’ve included their meanings to help you find the one that just feels right.
I broke the list into a few easy categories to make your search simple: popular names, unique finds, cute favorites, and rare gems you might not have heard before.
Let’s get started!
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Popular Girl Names That Start With G
Grace — “Charm, goodness, generosity”
Gabriella — “God is my strength”
Gianna — “The Lord is gracious”
Genesis — “Origin, birth”
Giselle — “Pledge, hostage”
Gemma — “Precious stone”
Georgia — “Farmer, earthworker”
Gloria — “Glory”
Gabrielle — “God is my strength”
Gracelyn — “Graceful meadow”
Greta — “Pearl”
Gwendolyn — “Blessed ring”
Guinevere — “Fair one, white phantom”
Gillian — “Youthful”
Gloriana — “Glorious grace”
Giana — “God is gracious”
Gita — “Song”
Gwen — “White, fair, blessed”
Goldie — “Made of gold”
Galilea — “The province of Galilee”
Unique Girl Names That Start With G
Gaia — “Earth goddess”
Galina — “Calm, healer”
Garnet — “Pomegranate; red gemstone”
Ginevra — “White shadow, fair one”
Gardenia — “Flower name”
Gelsey — “Jasmine flower”
Glennis — “Holy, pure”
Gavina — “White falcon”
Gala — “Festive party”
Galadriel — “Maiden crowned with a radiant garland”
Glenna — “Valley”
Giorgia — “Farmer”
Gilda — “Covered with gold”
Gytha — “War strength”
Gretel — “Pearl”
Guadalupe — “Valley of the wolves”
Galaia — “Born during a festival”
Glade — “Open, bright clearing”
Genoveva — “Tribe woman”
Gwyneira — “Blessed snow”
Cute Girl Names That Start With G
Gigi — “Earth worker”
Gia — “God’s gracious gift”
Gala — “Festive party”
Golda — “Gold”
Gwenna — “Blessed, fair”
Gabbie — “God is my strength”
Ginny — “Pure, chaste”
Glenys — “Holy, pure”
Glory — “Glory, praise”
Gussie — “Great, magnificent”
Gala — “Merrymaking”
Giana — “God is gracious”
Glimmer — “Faint light”
Gretchen — “Pearl”
Gwyneth — “Blessed, happy”
Gilda — “Covered with gold”
Glennis — “Pure”
Gavi — “God is my strength”
Garnetta — “Pomegranate”
Gidget — “Small girl”
Rare Girl Names That Start With G
Ginebra — “White phantom”
Galaxia — “Galaxy”
Gytha — “War strength”
Gloribel — “Glorious beauty”
Guendalina — “White, fair”
Graciana — “Grace”
Galatea — “She who is milk-white”
Griselda — “Grey battle”
Gwenore — “White light”
Gilia — “Youthful”
Gracen — “Grace”
Gavriella — “God is my strength”
Ginevieve — “Tribe woman”
Gwyndolyn — “Fair bow”
Galadrielle — “Maiden crowned with a radiant garland”
Gersande — “Protection”
Glaucé — “Bluish-grey”
Griselle — “Grey fortress”
Gianella — “God is gracious”
Glynnis — “Pure, holy”
Picking a baby name can feel like the hardest easy decision ever. You think you’ll just know when you find it, but sometimes it takes a little inspiration.
Hopefully this list gave you a few names to fall in love with. If one of these G names caught your eye, I’d love to hear about it in the comments.
And if you’re still searching, don’t worry. I’ve got plenty more baby name ideas waiting for you.
Looking for more? Check out my Beautiful Baby Girl Names That Aren’t Overused or my 100 Girl Names With The Cutest Nicknames posts!