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2,739 names from the English naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- GarryBoyA variant of Gary, derived from Germanic elements meaning spear.
- GarthBoyA garden or enclosed yard, from Old Norse origins.
- GaryBoyDerived from a Norman personal name that originally meant spear, from Old German roots.
- GavinBoyA medieval form of Gawain, possibly derived from a French personal name.
- GayGirlHappy or carefree, from an English word.
- GaylaGirlAn elaboration of Gail, ultimately derived from Abigail.
- GaylordBoyHigh-spirited or boisterous, from Old French gaillard.
- GaynorGirlAn older English form of Guinevere.
- GazBoyShort form of Gary or Gareth.
- GeminiBoyLatin for "twins": the third sign of the zodiac and its constellation.
- GeneBoyA shortened form of Eugene, derived from Greek meaning well-born or of noble birth.
- GenevaGirlPossibly a shortened form of Genevieve, or inspired by the Swiss city of Geneva.
- GenieGirlA short form of Eugenia, meaning "well-born" from Greek roots.
- GeoffBoyA clipped form of Geoffrey, with roots in Frankish or Germanic traditions referring to territory and peace.
- GeoffreyBoyFrom Frankish roots possibly meaning "territory of peace" or "Geat territory", combining elements for land and…
- GeordieBoyAn affectionate shortened form of George, meaning "worker of the earth" or "farmer" from Greek.
- GeorgeBoyFrom Greek, combining words for "earth" and "work", literally meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
- GeorgettaGirlThe feminine form of George, derived from Greek elements meaning "earth" and "work", so "farmer" or "earthworker".
- GeorgiaGirlThe Latinate feminine form of George, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker" from Greek roots referring to earth and work.
- GeorgianaGirlA feminine derivative of George, created by applying an elaborate Latinate suffix, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker"…
- GeorgieUnisexA friendly shortened form of either Georgia or George, from Greek roots meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
- GeorginaGirlThe feminine form of George; from Greek roots meaning 'farmer' or 'worker of the earth'.
- GeraldBoyComposed of Old German elements signifying 'spear' and 'power' or 'authority'.
- GeraldineGirlThe female form of Gerald; derived from Old Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'power'.
- GerardBoyDerived from Old Germanic elements: 'spear' combined with 'hard, firm' or 'brave'.
- GeriGirlA shortened form of Geraldine, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'.
- GerriGirlA shortened form of Geraldine, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'.
- GerryUnisexA shortened form derived from Gerald, Gerard or Geraldine; ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'…
- GertieGirlA shortened form of Gertrude, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'strength'.
- GertrudeGirlComposed of Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'strength'.
- GervaseBoyAn English form of the Latin name Gervasius, whose etymology is uncertain but may derive from roots suggesting…
- GibBoyMedieval English diminutive of Gilbert, meaning bright pledge.
- GibsonBoyEnglish surname meaning son of Gib, referring to a descendant of someone named Gib.
- GiffardBoyEnglish and French surname of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from Old German elements.
- GiftUnisexDerived from the English word meaning a present or something given, ultimately from Old Norse origin.
- GiftyGirlAn affectionate diminutive or pet form of Gift, derived from the English word for a present or treasure.
- GilbertBoyBright pledge, derived from Old German elements meaning pledge or hostage and bright.
- GilesBoyYoung goat, from a Greek root meaning the young of a goat.
- GillGirlShort form of Gillian, ultimately deriving from Julian.
- GillianGirlFeminine form of Julian, ultimately from the Latin Julius.
- GilroyBoySon of the red-haired servant or son of the king's servant, from Irish surnames.
- GingerGirlTaken from the warm spice plant or the russet hue it produces.
- GinnieGirlDiminutive of Virginia.
- GinnyGirlDiminutive of Virginia.
- GivenUnisexDerived from the English past participle given, meaning bestowed, granted or presented.
- GladwinBoyFrom the Old English given name Glædwine, meaning bright friend or glad friend.
- GlanvilleBoyFrom an English surname taken from a Norman place name, possibly meaning domain of a person named Gland.
- GlendaGirlLikely a feminine version of Glenn, created with the productive suffix -da found in Linda and Wanda.
- GlennBoyValley, from Gaelic gleann meaning valley.
- GlennaGirlFeminine form of Glenn, meaning valley.
- GloriaGirlGlory, rooted in Iberian Marian titles: Portugal's Maria da Glória and Spain's María de Gloria.
- GlorianaGirlElaborated form of Latin gloria meaning glory.
- GloryGirlGlory, from the English word ultimately derived from Latin gloria.
- GoddardBoyFrom an Old German given name Godehard, meaning good hardy or good strong.
- GodfreyBoyPeace of God, from Germanic elements meaning good and peace.
- GodwinBoyDerived from an Old English surname, itself formed from Godwine, meaning good friend or godly friend.
- GordBoyShort form of Gordon, meaning lord or great man.
- GordieBoyDiminutive of Gordon, meaning lord or great man.
- GordyBoyDiminutive of Gordon, meaning lord or great man.
- GoreBoyA descriptive English surname for pointed or angular land features.
- GraceGirlElegance, charm, or divine favour, from Latin gratia.
- GracelynGirlGrace with the feminine suffix -lyn, combining elegance with the popular -lyn ending.
- GracelynnGirlGrace with the feminine suffix -lynn, combining elegance with the popular feminine ending.
- GracieGirlShort form of Grace, meaning elegance, charm, or divine favour.
- GradyBoyNoble or illustrious, from the Irish byname Gráda.
- GrantBoyGreat or large, from Norman French grand.
- GranvilleBoyLarge settlement or town, from Norman French grand meaning great and the French place-name element ville.
- GrayUnisexGrey, from the English colour word, originally used for someone with grey hair or clothing.
- GraysonBoySon of the steward, from Middle English greyve meaning steward.
- GreerUnisexFrom the Scottish surname derived from Gregor, meaning watchful or alert.
- GregBoyShort form of Gregory, meaning watchful or alert.
- GreggBoyShort form of Gregory with a doubled final consonant, meaning watchful or alert.
- GregoryBoyWatchful or alert, from Greek gregorios meaning vigilant.
- GrenvilleBoyLarge settlement or town, variant of Granville from Norman French grand and ville.
- GreshamBoyA surname-derived name from Old English words for "grazing homestead".
- GrierUnisexA surname-derived name from the Scottish given name Gregor.
- GriffinBoyA legendary hybrid beast combining the upper body of an eagle with a lion's lower body.
- GriseldaGirlPossibly derived from Old German elements meaning "grey" and "battle".
- GrosvenorBoyA surname from Norman French meaning "great hunter".
- GroverBoyDerived from Old English words for "grove of trees".
- GunnerBoyOne who operates a gun; derived from the Scandinavian name Gunnar.
- GusBoyA diminutive of the Greek name Konstantinos.
- GussieGirlA diminutive of the name Augusta.
- Guy (English)BoyDerived from the Latin name Guido or from Germanic origins; possibly meaning "guide" or "wide".
- GwendaGirlDerived from Welsh elements meaning "white, blessed" and "good".
- GwendolineGirlAn alternative spelling of Gwendolen, from Welsh gwen "fair, white" and dolen "ring, loop".
- GwendolynGirlDerived from Welsh elements meaning "white, blessed" and possibly "bow" or "fair".
- GwynethGirlProbably a variant of Gwynedd, a Welsh place name and personal name.
- GypsyGirlFrom the English word gypsy, an exonym for the Romani people.
- GythaGirlA pet form of the Old Norse Guðríðr, combining the elements for “god” and “fair, beautiful.”
- HadleyUnisexDerived from an Old English place name meaning "heather field".
- HaileyGirlA variant of Hayley, possibly derived from an Old English place name meaning "hay meadow".
- HaisleyGirlA modern blend name, probably combining Hayley or Hazel with Paisley.
- HalBoyA medieval diminutive of Harry, derived from Henry.
- HaleBoyFrom an English surname derived from a place name denoting a sheltered corner or secluded area.
- HaleyGirlVariant of Hayley, possibly influenced by American author Alex Haley and his popular work Roots.
- HallBoyFrom a surname meaning 'manor or great hall', referring to someone who lived or worked in such a place.
- HallamBoyA surname with roots in Old English geographic terminology, originally denoting either a rocky location or a sheltered…
- HalleGirlAn English name taken from a Cleveland department store's name, which itself derived from a German family surname.
- HallieGirlDiminutive of Harriet, used as an independent name.
- HaloUnisexFrom the English word halo, meaning a luminous disc or ring, derived from Greek halos.
- HamiltonBoyA surname combining Old English elements describing a curved or deformed hilltop location.
- HammondBoyA surname with roots in either a Norman or Old Norse personal name, reflecting medieval linguistic influences.
- HamnetBoyA medieval diminutive of Hamo, itself from the Germanic element for “home.”
- HankBoyOriginally a short form of Hankin, a medieval diminutive of John, later also used as a diminutive of Henry.
- HannahGirlFrom the Hebrew Ḩannah, meaning “favor” or “grace.”
- HappyUnisexFrom the English word happy, with roots in Middle English hap ('chance' or 'luck') and Old Norse happ.
- HardingBoyAn English surname tracing back to an Old English personal name.
- HardyBoyA diminutive based on the Germanic element meaning 'strong' or 'brave', creating a nickname form of longer compound…
- HarlanBoyFrom a surname meaning 'hare land' in Old English, combining hara 'hare' and land.
- HarlandBoyFrom a surname that is a variant of Harlan, meaning 'hare land' in Old English.
- HarlequinBoyThe English name of a costumed stage character, descended from the Old French devil-figure Hellequin by way of Italian…
- HarleyUnisexA geographic surname combining elements that refer to an animal or landscape feature with a clearing in the woods.
- HarlowUnisexAn English geographic surname combining elements referring to a landscape feature or warrior with a hilltop location.
- HarmonBoyFrom a surname derived from the given name Herman.
- HarmonyGirlFrom the English word harmony, referring to a pleasing combination of elements, derived from Greek harmonia.
- HaroldBoyArmy leader, from Old English elements meaning 'army' and 'powerful'.
- HarperUnisexA musician who played the harp, from Old English hearpe.
- HarrietGirlFeminine form of Harry, related to Henry, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HarrisBoySon of Harry, from the English surname Harris.
- HarrisonBoySon of Harry, from the English surname meaning 'son of Harry'.
- HarryBoyHome ruler, from the name Henry, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HartleyUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hart wood' or 'hart clearing', combining Old English words for male deer and woodland.
- HarveBoyShort form of Harvey, meaning 'iron warrior' or 'keen in battle'.
- HarveyBoyIron warrior or keen in battle, from Old Breton elements meaning 'iron' or 'battle' and 'eager, keen'.
- HattieGirlDiminutive of Harriet, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HattyGirlDiminutive of Harriet, meaning 'home ruler'.
- HavenUnisexA safe place or shelter, from Old English hæfen.
- HaydenUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill', combining Old English words for hay and valley or hill.
- HaydnBoyFrom a Germanic surname meaning "heathen" or "of the heath".
- HayesBoyFrom the English surname Hayes, originally referring to a place with fences or hedges.
- HayleyGirlFrom a place name meaning 'hay clearing', combining Old English words for hay and clearing.
- HaywoodBoyFrom a place name meaning 'fenced wood', referring to a wooded area with fencing.
- HazeUnisexAn alternative spelling or shortening of Hayes or Hazel, with roots in atmospheric imagery.
- HazelGirlFrom the hazel tree, known for its light brown color and edible nuts.
- HeathBoyFrom one who lived on a heath, an area of open land with low-growing vegetation.
- HeatherGirlFrom the heather plant, small shrubs with pink or white flowers that grow in rocky areas.
- HeavenGirlParadise or the sky.
- HeavenlyGirlOf or relating to heaven; celestial or divine.
- HedleyBoyA clearing where heather grows.
- HelenGirlFrom the Greek Helenē, perhaps meaning “torch” or linked to the word for “moon.”
- HendersonBoySon of Henry.
- HendrixBoyHome ruler.
- HenleyUnisexA place from Old English.
- HenriettaGirlFeminine form of Henry; home ruler.
- HenryBoyHome ruler.
- HepsieGirlMy delight is in her; a shortened form.
- HerbBoyArmy and bright; a short form.
- HerbertBoyArmy and bright.
- HerbieBoyArmy and bright; an affectionate form.
- HesterGirlThe Latin-derived form of Esther, a Hebrew Bible name often linked to the Persian word for “star.”
- HettieGirlHome ruler or star; an affectionate form.
- HilaryUnisexCheerful or merry.
- HildaGirlA short form of Germanic names built on hild, "battle".
- HildredUnisexPossibly from an Old English name combining hild, "battle", and ræd, "counsel".
- HillaryGirlCheerful or merry.
- HobsonBoySon of Hob.
- HoldenBoyDeep valley.
- HollandUnisexA low-lying land.
- HollisUnisexHolly trees.
- HollyGirlThe holly tree, an evergreen plant with spiny leaves and bright berries.
- HomerBoyFrom the Greek Ὅμηρος (Homeros), from ὅμηρος, "hostage" or "pledge".
- HoneyGirlFrom the sweet substance made by bees.
- HonourUnisexFrom the English word honour, derived from Latin honorabilis.
- HopeGirlFrom the English word for the feeling of expectation and desire for the future.
- HoraceBoyFrom Horatius, the name of the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus.
- HoratioBoyVariant of Horatius, associated with classical Rome and the English literary tradition.
- HoustonBoyFrom a Scottish place name meaning 'Hugh's town'.
- HowardBoyFrom a surname with multiple origins: possibly from Old English 'ewe herder', or from Germanic names Hughard or Hávarðr.
- HowieBoyDiminutive of Howard.
- HoytBoyFrom the Middle English word for 'stick', originally a descriptive surname for a thin person.
- HubertBoyFrom Germanic elements meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright spirit'.
- HudsonBoyFrom the English surname meaning 'son of Hudde'.
- HughBoyFrom Germanic 'hugu' meaning 'mind, thought, spirit'.
- HughieBoyAffectionate diminutive of Hugh.
- HumphreyBoyFrom Old German elements meaning 'bear cub' and 'peace'.
- HunterUnisexFrom the English occupational surname for someone who hunts.
- HuxleyBoyFrom a Cheshire town name, combining Old English elements for 'woodland' or 'clearing'.
- HydraGirlFrom Greek Ὕδρα, "water serpent", sharing a root with hydor, "water".
- HyrumBoyA variant of Hiram, a Hebrew name meaning 'my brother is exalted'.
- IanBoyThe Scottish form of John: "God is gracious".
- IbbieGirlDiminutive of Isabel.
- IdaGirlFrom the Germanic element meaning 'work, labour'.
- IdellaGirlAn elaboration of Ida, from the Germanic element meaning 'work, labour'.
- IdelleGirlIdelle is an elaboration of Ida, traditionally meaning 'hard-working' or 'industrious'.
- IdoneaGirlA medieval English name, likely a Latinized form of the Norse Iðunn, reshaped to resemble Latin idonea, "suitable".
- IdonyGirlThe everyday medieval English form of Idonea, itself likely linked to the Norse goddess Iðunn.
- IggyBoyIggy is a diminutive of Ignatius, derived from the Roman name Ignatius meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent'.
- IkeBoyIke is a diminutive of Isaac, derived from Hebrew meaning 'he laughs' or 'laughter'.
- ImmaculateGirlFrom Latin immaculatus: "spotless, stainless".
- ImogenGirlPossibly derived from Gaelic inghean "maiden" or a Shakespearean invention.
- IndianaUnisexIndiana means 'land of the Indians', derived from geographic and anthropological terminology of European colonization.
- IndieGirlIndie is a modern name, either a diminutive of India or possibly inspired by the word 'indie', short for independent…
- IndigoUnisexIndigo is derived from the English word for a purplish-blue dye or colour, ultimately traced to Greek meaning 'from…
- InnocentBoyFrom the Late Latin Innocentius, itself built on innocens: "not harming, blameless".
- IolaGirlIola is probably a variant of Iole, an ancient Greek name whose meaning is unclear.
- Iona (English)GirlThe name of a small Hebridean island in Scotland, home to the early monastery Saint Columba founded, taken up directly…
- Ira (English)BoyA Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, often explained as "watchful", borne in the Bible by two of King David's men.
- IrelandGirlIreland is derived from the Irish name for the island nation, which may mean 'abundant land' in Old Irish.
- IreneGirlFrom Greek Eirene, meaning "peace".