100+ Girl Names Starting With G (2026)

Girl names starting with G — curated list with meanings, origins, and famous bearers.

Top 15 Girl names starting with G

1. Grace — Grace, elegance, divine favor (Grace Kelly)
2. Genevieve — Woman of the race; woman of the people (Saint Geneviève)
3. Gugu — Pride, treasure (Gugu Mbatha-Raw (actress))
4. Ghada — Graceful
5. Ghalia — Precious, dear
6. Grainne — Grain goddess, love (Gráinne Mhaol (pirate queen))
7. Gunhild — Battle maiden
8. Gaia — Earth (Gaia (Greek primordial goddess))
9. Gyuri — Flower fragrance (규리)
10. Ginevra — White shadow, fair one
11. Gertrude — Spear strength (Gertrude Stein)
12. Gudrun — God secret (Gudrun (Norse legend))
13. Galina — Calm, serene (Galina Ulanova)
14. Guilan — Cassia orchid (桂兰)
15. Güneş — Sun

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Grace	Grace, elegance, divine favor	Latin	Grace Kelly
Genevieve	Woman of the race; woman of the people	Germanic/Celtic	Saint Geneviève
Gugu	Pride, treasure	Zulu	Gugu Mbatha-Raw (actress)
Ghada	Graceful	Arabic	—
Ghalia	Precious, dear	Arabic	—
Grainne	Grain goddess, love	Irish	Gráinne Mhaol (pirate queen)
Gunhild	Battle maiden	Norse	—
Gaia	Earth	Greek	Gaia (Greek primordial goddess)
Gyuri	Flower fragrance (규리)	Korean	—
Ginevra	White shadow, fair one	Italian	—
Gertrude	Spear strength	German	Gertrude Stein
Gudrun	God secret	German	Gudrun (Norse legend)
Galina	Calm, serene	Russian	Galina Ulanova
Guilan	Cassia orchid (桂兰)	Chinese	—
Güneş	Sun	Turkish	—
Golnar	Pomegranate flower	Persian	—
Golnaz	Lovely flower	Persian	—
Glenda	Holy and good	Welsh	Glenda Jackson (actress/politician)
Gwenllian	White flaxen	Welsh	Gwenllian ferch Gruffudd
Gwyneth	Blessed, white	Welsh	Gwyneth Paltrow
Gavina	White hawk	Scottish	Gavina (Scottish)
Gillie	Bright promise	Scottish	—
Grizel	Grey battle maid	Scottish	—
Giang	River (江)	Vietnamese	—
Gowri	White, pure	Tamil	—
Ganda	Beautiful	Filipino	—
Garnet	Dark red gemstone	English	Garnet (Steven Universe)
Georgiana	Farmer	English	Georgiana Darcy (Pride and Prejudice)
Geraldine	Spear ruler	English	Geraldine Chaplin
Gillian	Youthful	English	Gillian Anderson
Gloria	Glory	English	Gloria Steinem
Gretchen	Pearl	English	Gretchen Wilson
Griffin	Strong lord	English	Griffin (mythological creature)
Guinevere	White shadow, fair one	English	Queen Guinevere (Arthurian legend)
Greet	Pearl	Dutch	Greet Hofmans
Gizella	Pledge	Hungarian	Gizella (Hungarian queen)
Gyöngyi	Pearl	Hungarian	Gyöngyi Szendvári
Gaiane	Earth	Armenian	Gaiane (Armenian saint)
Gita	Song, verse	Indonesian	Gita Gutawa (singer)
Gabriela	God is my strength	Czech	Gabriela Koukalová
Giacinta	Hyacinth	Italian	Giacinta (Italian name)
Gilberta	Bright pledge	Italian	Gilberta (Italian name)
Giorgiana	Farmer, from Georgia	Italian	Giorgiana (Italian name)
Giovanna	God is gracious	Italian	Giovanna d’Arco (Joan of Arc)
Gisella	Pledge	Italian	Gisella Arden
Giuditta	Jewish woman	Italian	Giuditta Pasta (opera singer)
Giulia	Youthful	Italian	Giulia Sarkozy
Giuliana	Youthful	Italian	Giuliana Rancic
Giuseppina	God will increase	Italian	Giuseppina Strepponi
Gabrielly	God is my strength	Brazilian	Gabrielly (Brazilian name)

How to Choose the Right Girl names starting with G

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• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best girl names starting with G?

Top picks include Grace, Genevieve, Gugu, Ghada, Ghalia. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

How do I choose girl names starting with G?

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Are these girl names starting with G unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For baby names, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

Can I use these girl names starting with G commercially?

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Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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