Here you’ll find 55 Modern girl names that start with G that begin with G, organized from “Gabriela” to “Gwynna”. They reflect modern trends, cross-cultural appeal, and simplified spellings popular with new parents and writers.
Modern girl names that start with G are contemporary feminine names beginning with G. For example, “Gabriela” appears across Latin and English speakers, while “Gwynna” shows a Celtic revival.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation (IPA where useful), Meaning, and Popularity/Notes.
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Origin: Lists the language or cultural origin so you understand the name’s background and cultural flavor.
Pronunciation: Gives a user-friendly pronunciation and IPA when helpful so you can say the name correctly.
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Popularity/Notes: Notes current popularity, trending status, or notable associations to help you judge modern appeal.
Modern girl names that start with G
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace | GRAYS /ɡreɪs/ | English | Elegance, favor |
| Gracie | GRAY-see /ˈɡreɪsi/ | English | Graceful, favor |
| Gabrielle | gab-ree-EL /ˌɡæbriˈɛl/ | Hebrew/French | God is my strength |
| Gabriella | gab-ree-EL-ə /ˌɡæbriˈɛlə/ | Italian/Hebrew | God is my strength |
| Gabriela | gab-ree-EH-la /ɡæbriˈɛlə/ | Spanish/Portuguese | God is my strength |
| Gaia | GUY-uh /ˈɡaɪə/ | Greek | Earth goddess, earth |
| Gia | JEE-uh /ˈdʒiə/ | Italian | God’s gracious gift (short for Gianna) |
| Gianna | jee-AH-nə /dʒiˈænə/ | Italian | God is gracious |
| Giana | jee-AH-nə /dʒiˈænə/ | Italian | God is gracious |
| Giada | JAH-dah /ˈdʒɑːdə/ | Italian | Jade |
| Giulia | JOO-lee-ah /ˈdʒuːliə/ | Italian | Youthful, downy (from Julius) |
| Giuliana | joo-lee-AH-nə /ˌdʒuːliˈænə/ | Italian | Youthful; devoted to Jupiter |
| Giulietta | joo-lee-ET-ə /ˌdʒuːliˈɛtə/ | Italian | Little Juliet |
| Giovanna | joe-VAHN-nə /dʒoˈvanna/ | Italian | God is gracious |
| Giselle | ji-ZEL /dʒɪˈzɛl/ | French | Pledge; hostage (Germanic root) |
| Gisele | zhee-ZEL /ʒiˈzɛl/ | French | Pledge (Germanic root) |
| Gisela | ji-ZAY-lə /dʒɪˈzeɪlə/ | German/Spanish | Pledge, hostage |
| Gisella | ji-ZEL-ə /dʒɪˈzɛlə/ | Italian | Pledge |
| Ginevra | ji-NEV-rah /dʒiˈnɛvrə/ | Italian | Juniper; white shadow |
| Guinevere | gwin-uh-VEER /ˌɡwɪnəˈvɪər/ | Welsh | Fair/white phantom |
| Genevieve | JEN-ə-veev /ˈdʒɛnəˌviːv/ | French | Woman of the tribe (Guinevere root) |
| Genevra | jeh-NEV-rah /dʒɛˈnɛvrə/ | Italian | Variant of Genevieve |
| Georgia | JOR-juh /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/ | Greek/English | Farmer (landowner) |
| Georgina | jor-JEE-nə /dʒɔːrˈdʒiːnə/ | English/Greek | Farmer; noble protector |
| Georgiana | jor-jee-AH-nə /ˌdʒɔːrdʒiˈænə/ | English/Latin | Feminine form of George |
| Georgie | JOR-jee /ˈdʒɔːrʒi/ | English | Feminine diminutive of George |
| Gemma | JEM-ə /ˈdʒɛmə/ | Italian/Latin | Gem, jewel |
| Gwyneth | GWIN-eth /ˈɡwɪnɛθ/ | Welsh | Blessed, fair |
| Gwyn | GWIN /ɡwɪn/ | Welsh | Blessed, fair |
| Gwendolyn | GWEN-də-lin /ˈɡwɛndəlɪn/ | Welsh | White ring; blessed ring |
| Gwendolen | GWEN-də-len /ˈɡwɛndələn/ | Welsh | Fair bow |
| Gretа | GRET-ə /ˈɡrɛtə/ | German | Pearl (diminutive of Margaret) |
| Greer | GREER /ɡrɪər/ | Scottish | Vigilant, watchful |
| Gigi | JEE-jee /ˈdʒiːdʒi/ | French | Feminine diminutive (various) |
| Goldie | GOLD-ee /ˈɡoʊldi/ | English/Yiddish | Gold |
| Galina | gah-LEE-nah /ɡəˈliːnə/ | Slavic/Russian | Calm, peaceful |
| Gita | GEE-tah /ˈɡiːtə/ | Sanskrit/Hindi | Song (from the Bhagavad Gita) |
| Gauri | GOW-ree /ˈɡaʊri/ | Sanskrit/Hindi | Fair, white; Parvati |
| Gayatri | guy-AH-tree /ɡəˈjɑːtri/ | Sanskrit/Hindi | Sacred Vedic hymn |
| Gul | GOOL /ɡuːl/ | Turkish/Persian | Rose, flower |
| Gulnara | gul-NAH-rah /ɡʊlˈnɑːrə/ | Persian/Turkic | Pomegranate flower |
| Gulshan | GUL-shahn /ˈɡʊlʃɑːn/ | Persian/Hindi | Flower garden |
| Gillian | JIL-ee-ən /ˈdʒɪliən/ | English | Youthful, derived from Julian |
| Giovannina | jo-vah-NEE-nah /dʒoˌvɑːˈniːnə/ | Italian | Little Giovanna |
| Giuseppina | joo-seh-PEE-nah /ˌdʒuːzəˈpiːnə/ | Italian | Little Josephine |
| Giuseppa | joo-SEP-pah /dʒuˈzɛppə/ | Italian | Feminine Joseph |
| Gisella | ji-ZEL-ə /dʒɪˈzɛlə/ | Italian | Pledge |
| Giulietta | joo-lee-ET-uh /ˌdʒuːliˈɛtə/ | Italian | Little Juliet |
| Giselle-Marie | ji-ZEL mah-REE /dʒɪˈzɛl məˈriː/ | French | Pledge + bitter (Marie root) |
| Ginevra-Lou | ji-NEV-rah loo /dʒiˈnɛvrə lu/ | Italian/English | Juniper + renowned |
| Gianina | jee-ah-NEE-nah /dʒiəˈniːnə/ | Italian/Romanian | Little Gianna |
| Gisellea | ji-ZEL-ə /dʒɪˈzɛlə/ | Synthetic/Variant | Variant of Giselle |
| Glynnis | GLIN-is /ˈɡlɪnɪs/ | Welsh | Valley (variant) |
| Grier | GREER /ɡrɪər/ | Scottish | Vigilant watcher |
| Gwynna | GWIN-ə /ˈɡwɪnə/ | Welsh | Blessed, fair |
Descriptions
Grace
Classic and widely used virtue name; modern and versatile with nicknames (Gracie). Strong presence in English-speaking name lists, timeless yet contemporary.
Gracie
Informal, youthful form of Grace often given independently; popular for its friendly sound and vintage-cool feel.
Gabrielle
Elegant French form of Gabriel used for girls; stylish, literary, with Gabriella and Gabby as variants.
Gabriella
Feminine, melodic form popular across Europe and the U.S.; often shortened to Gabby or Ella.
Gabriela
Spanish form used widely in Hispanic communities; modern and versatile with many diminutives.
Gaia
Mythic yet modern; a nature-forward choice with growing popularity among parents seeking classical but fresh names.
Gia
Short, chic Italian name used independently; trendy and punchy, often appearing on celebrity name lists.
Gianna
Popular Italian name in the U.S. and Europe; elegant and modern, often shortened to Gia or Gi.
Giana
Variant spelling of Gianna used as a softer modern alternative; familiar and feminine.
Giada
Fresh Italian culinary name (famous chef Giada De Laurentiis) rising for its crisp, fashionable sound.
Giulia
Italian form of Julia; elegant and increasingly used by anglophone parents seeking an international flair.
Giuliana
Italianate, melodic alternative to Julianne or Juliana; stylish and romantic.
Giulietta
Romantic Italian diminutive of Giulia/Juliet; theatrical and whimsical for literary-minded parents.
Giovanna
Classic Italian feminine form of John; elegant, international, used both in Italy and abroad.
Giselle
Balletic, sophisticated name popularized in arts and fashion; chic and internationally recognized.
Gisele
French spelling variant associated with fashion (model Gisele Bündchen); sleek, high-style choice.
Gisela
Germanic-rooted name common in German- and Spanish-speaking countries; classic with an elegant sound.
Gisella
Italian variant of Gisela/Giselle; softer, melodic and used in Italy and Latin America.
Ginevra
Italian form of Guinevere; literary and stylish, rising in usage as a distinctive classic.
Guinevere
Arthurian romance name with a modern revival among parents wanting mythic, sophisticated choices.
Genevieve
Timeless, elegant French name with vintage charm; popular in anglophone countries and often shortened to Gen or Neve.
Genevra
Less common Italian variant—romantic, distinctive alternative to Genevieve or Ginevra.
Georgia
Classic place-related name used as a feminine form of George; warm, familiar, popular in the U.K. and U.S.
Georgina
Formal feminine of George with a vintage-chic vibe; used internationally in elegant circles.
Georgiana
Regal and literary-sounding, seen in historical novels and modern revivals as a stately choice.
Georgie
Playful, friendly diminutive used independently; informal and cute with vintage appeal.
Gemma
Popular in the U.K., Italy, and growing in the U.S.; short and sparkly, with artistic and modern vibes.
Gwyneth
Literary and celebrity-associated (Gwyneth Paltrow); elegant Welsh name with poetic feel.
Gwyn
Short Welsh name used as standalone or nickname; gender-neutral usage is modern and growing.
Gwendolyn
Classic Welsh name with vintage charm; widely used in English-speaking countries, often shortened to Gwen.
Gwendolen
Literary variant of Gwendolyn with a lyrical, aristocratic tone; used by parents seeking a less common classic.
Gretа
Revival name with vintage-cool appeal; concise, crisp, and internationally recognized.
Greer
Sleek, unisex Scottish surname-turned-first-name; modern, bold, and minimalist.
Gigi
Chic, playful French nickname often used as an independent name; fashionable and celebrity-friendly.
Goldie
Vintage-to-modern revival; warm, retro, and increasingly chosen for its sunny, nostalgic vibe.
Galina
Common in Eastern Europe and used internationally; graceful Slavic name with lyrical sounds.
Gita
Short, melodic Indian name with religious-literary roots; familiar in South Asia and diaspora communities.
Gauri
Hindu goddess name used widely in India; modern and devotional with strong cultural resonance.
Gayatri
Traditional Hindu name with spiritual significance still widely used in India; formal and reverent.
Gul
Short Turkish name (Gül) meaning “rose”; modern and elegant in many Turkic and Persian-speaking communities.
Gulnara
Ornamental Central Asian name used today in Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and among diaspora; lyrical and exotic.
Gulshan
Used as a poetic feminine name in South Asia; modern literary flair (also unisex in some regions).
Gillian
Traditional feminine name that remains in modern use; professional and approachable with the nickname Jill.
Giovannina
Less common diminutive of Giovanna; vintage-Italian charm for parents wanting an elegant, distinctive name.
Giuseppina
Classic Italian feminine form of Joseph; used in Italy and Italian diaspora for a formal, traditional option.
Giuseppa
Regional Italian variant with old-world charm; less common but still in contemporary use in some communities.
Gisella
Italian spelling variant of Gisela; soft, musical, and used across Southern Europe.
Giulietta
Romantic, literary diminutive of Giulia/Juliet; whimsical and theatrical yet wearable.
Giselle-Marie
Compound modern choice combining French elegance with a classic middle-name style; popular as a double name format.
Ginevra-Lou
Contemporary double-name styling of Ginevra; modern, boutique feel for parents seeking uniqueness.
Gianina
Delicate diminutive used in Italy and Romania; feminine, soft, and distinctive.
Gisellea
Modern variant spelling sometimes used for uniqueness; retains the ballet-chic association and elegance.
Glynnis
Welsh-derived feminine name with vintage charm and current niche usage.
Grier
Surname-turned-first-name with modern unisex usage; sleek and minimalist, gaining traction for girls.
Gwynna
Feminine variant of Gwen; lyrical and slightly more elaborate while remaining accessible.