This list includes 74 Pretty girl names that start with G, from “Gabriela” to “Gülbahar”. They range from familiar classics to international and lyrical choices, ideal for expectant parents, writers, and name researchers.
Pretty girl names that start with G are female given names beginning with the letter G. They draw on Latin, Hebrew, Greek and Turkish traditions, offering diverse meanings and styles.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation and Meaning.
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Pretty girl names that start with G
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle | Hebrew (via French) | GAB-ree-el (ɡæˈbriːɛl) | God is my strength |
| Gabriella | Hebrew (via Italian) | gab-ree-EL-uh (ɡæbriˈɛlə) | God is my strength |
| Gabriela | Hebrew (via Spanish/Portuguese) | gab-ree-EL-ah (ɡabriˈela) | God is my strength |
| Gaia | Greek | GAY-uh (ˈɡaɪə) | Earth, earth mother |
| Gail | English (originally from Abigail) | GAYL | My father rejoices (from Abigail) or lively |
| Galatea | Greek | gal-uh-TEE-uh (ˌɡæləˈtiːə) | Milk-white; she who is milk-white |
| Galina | Slavic (from Greek) | ga-LEE-nah (ɡəˈliːnə) | Calm, tranquil |
| Gala | Spanish/Galician (also Slavic diminutive) | GAH-lah | Festivity; also a diminutive form |
| Galya | Slavic | GAL-yah (ˈɡæl.jə) | Diminutive of Galina; calm, tranquil |
| Gamila | Arabic/Egyptian | ga-MEE-lah (ɡaˈmiːla) | Beautiful, graceful |
| Gana | Sanskrit/Indian | GAH-nah | Earth, motherland or praise |
| Ganga | Sanskrit/Hindu | GUNG-gah (ˈɡʌŋɡə) | Sacred river; purity |
| Garnet | English (from gemstone) | GAR-net (ˈɡɑːrnət) | Red gemstone |
| Garance | French | gah-RAHNS (ɡaˈʁɑ̃s) | Madder plant; red dye |
| Gaudencia | Latin (via Spanish) | gow-DEN-see-ah (ɡaʊˈdɛnsiə) | Rejoicing, gladness |
| Gauri | Sanskrit/Hindu | GAW-ree (ˈɡaʊri) | Fair, white; Parvati epithet |
| Gaya | Hebrew/Hindi | GAH-yah (ˈɡaɪə or ˈɡaːjə) | River or resource; life |
| Gayatri | Sanskrit | GAH-yuh-tree (ˈɡaɪətri) | Sacred Vedic hymn; mother of Vedas |
| Gema | Spanish | HEH-mah or GEH-mah (ˈɡema) | Gem, jewel |
| Gemma | Italian/Latin | JEM-uh (ˈdʒɛmə) | Gem, jewel |
| Genevieve | French (possibly Germanic root) | juh-NEE-veev (ˌdʒɛnəˈviːv) | Woman of the tribe; white wave |
| Genoveva | Spanish/Latin | jeh-noh-VEH-vah (ˌdʒɛnəˈvɛvə) | Woman of the race; family woman |
| Geny | Hebrew/Slavic diminutive | JEN-ee (ˈdʒɛni) | Diminutive of Genevieve or Eugenia |
| Geraintina? (omit uncertain diminutives) | — | — | — |
| Geraldine | Germanic | jeh-RAL-deen or juh-RAL-deen (ˌdʒɛrəˈldiːn) | Rule of spear; ruler with spear |
| Giana | Italian | jee-AH-nah (dʒiˈɑːnə) | God is gracious |
| Gianna | Italian | jee-AH-nah (dʒiˈɑːnə) | God is gracious |
| Gilda | Italian/Old German | GIL-dah (ˈɡɪldə) | Covered with gold; servant |
| Ginevra | Italian (from Welsh Guinevere) | jee-NEV-rah (dʒiˈnɛvrə) | White phantom; fair lady |
| Ginger | English (nickname/word name) | JIN-jər (ˈdʒɪndʒər) | Spice; reddish hair |
| Gisela | Germanic | gi-ZAY-lah (ɡɪˈzeːla) | Pledge, hostage |
| Giselle | French (Germanic origin) | ji-ZEL (ʒiˈzɛl) | Pledge, hostage |
| Giuditta | Italian (from Hebrew Judith) | joo-DEET-tah (dʒuˈditta) | Woman of Judea; praised |
| Giulia | Italian (from Latin Julius) | JOO-lee-ah (ˈdʒuːliə) | Youthful |
| Giudice? (omit masculine/form uncertain) | — | — | — |
| Giovanna | Italian (from Hebrew via Latin) | joe-VAHN-nah (dʒoˈvanna) | God is gracious |
| Giovannina | Italian | joh-vah-nee-NAH (ˌdʒoːvanˈniːna) | Little God is gracious |
| Giulia included above | — | — | — |
| Giuliana | Italian | joo-lee-AH-nah (dʒuːliˈɑːnə) | Youthful |
| Giada | Italian | JAH-dah (ˈdʒaːda) | Jade |
| Gioconda | Italian | joe-KON-dah (dʒoˈkonda) | Joyful, content |
| Giovannetta (omit rare diminutive) | — | — | — |
| Gita | Sanskrit/Indian | GEE-tah (ˈɡiːtə) | Song (as in Bhagavad Gita) |
| Gjera? (omit obscure unverified forms) | — | — | — |
| Gladys | Welsh | GLAD-iss (ˈɡlædɪs) | Nation; royalty (possibly “country”) |
| Glenda | Welsh | GLEN-dah (ˈɡlɛndə) | Fair, pure; valley |
| Gloria | Latin | GLOH-ree-uh (ˈɡlɔːriə) | Glory, fame |
| Guadalupe | Spanish (Marian title/place) | gwah-dah-LOO-pay (ˌɡwaðaluˈpe) | Valley of the wolf (disputed); Marian title |
| Guinevere | Welsh | gwin-EV-er (ˌɡwɪnˈɛvər) | Fair phantom; white enchantress |
| Gwendolyn | Welsh | gwen-DUH-lin (ˈɡwɛndəlɪn) | White ring; fair bow |
| Gwendolen (variant) | Welsh | gwen-DOH-lən (ˈɡwɛndələn) | White ring |
| Gwen | Welsh | GWEN (ɡwɛn) | White, fair, blessed |
| Gwyneth | Welsh | GWIN-eth (ˈɡwɪnəθ) | Blessed, fair |
| Gwladys | Welsh | gwlah-DEES (ɡwlaˈdɪs) | Countrywoman, ruler |
| Gwyneira | Welsh | gwin-EYE-rah (ɡwɪˈnaɪrə) | White snow |
| Gytha | Old Norse/Anglo-Scandinavian | GEE-tha or GI-tha (ˈɡiːθə) | Battle; war maiden |
| Graciela | Spanish | grah-see-EL-uh (ɡɾaˈθjela) | Grace |
| Gracia | Spanish/Latin | GRAH-see-ah (ˈɡɾaθja) | Grace |
| Grace | Latin/English | GRAYSS (ɡreɪs) | Grace, favor |
| Greta | German/Scandinavian | GRET-ah (ˈɡrɛtə) | Pearl |
| Gretchen | German (diminutive) | GRET-chen (ˈɡrɛtʃən) | Little pearl |
| Griselda | Germanic | grih-ZEL-dah (ɡrɪˈzɛldə) | Grey battle |
| Guadalupe included above | — | — | — |
| Gudrun | Old Norse | GOOD-run or GOO-droon (ˈɡuːdrʊn) | God’s secret lore; rune of god |
| Gul | Persian/Turkic | GOOL (ɡuːl) | Flower |
| Gulnara | Persian/Turkic | gool-NAH-rah (ɡʊlˈnɑːrə) | Pomegranate flower |
| Gülbahar | Turkish (translit. Gulbahar) | gool-BAH-har (ɡylˈbahaɾ) | Spring rose |
| Ghazal | Arabic/Persian | gha-ZAHL (ɡɑːˈzɑːl) | Poem, lyrical ode |
| Ghada | Arabic | GHAH-dah (ˈɡɑːdə) | Graceful, delicate |
| Golda | Yiddish/Hebrew | GOHL-dah (ˈɡoʊldə) | Gold |
| Goldie | English/Yiddish | GOHL-dee (ˈɡoʊldi) | Gold |
| Guinevere included above | — | — | — |
| Guillermina | Spanish | gee-yehr-MEE-nah (ɡiʎeɾˈmina) | Resolute protector |
| Guðrún (Gudrun included) | — | — | — |
Descriptions
Gabrielle
Elegant French form of the Hebrew name Gabriel; widely used in English-speaking countries with variants Gabriella and Gabriela.
Gabriella
Popular feminine form in Italian and English; romantic, lyrical ending and many nickname options like Ella.
Gabriela
Common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries; a graceful variant of Gabrielle/Gabriella.
Gaia
Ancient Greek goddess name meaning “earth”; short, modern-sounding and used internationally.
Gail
Classic mid-20th-century English given name, often used independently though originally linked to Abigail.
Galatea
Mythological Greek name (sculpture come to life); poetic and rare, evokes classical art and literature.
Galina
Widespread in Russia and Eastern Europe, derived from Greek “galene” meaning serenity.
Gala
Short, stylish name — Spanish usage also evokes celebration; used independently in several languages.
Galya
A familiar Russian diminutive often used as a standalone name in Eastern Europe.
Gamila
Elegant Arabic feminine name common in North Africa and the Middle East.
Gana
Used in South Asia with meanings tied to earth or chorus; short and culturally rooted.
Ganga
Name of the sacred Ganges river and goddess Ganga; spiritual and traditional in India.
Garnet
Vintage gemstone name with Victorian charm; occasionally used for girls, evokes deep red color.
Garance
Stylish French name meaning a red dye plant, chic and uncommon in English-speaking countries.
Gaudencia
Rare Spanish/Latin-derived name meaning joyful; formal, historic tone.
Gauri
Traditional Indian name of the goddess Parvati, meaning fair or radiant.
Gaya
Multicultural use: Hebrew and Indian contexts give varied meanings; short and melodic.
Gayatri
Ancient Hindu name tied to a powerful mantra; revered and traditional.
Gema
Spanish form of Gemma; concise and popular in Spanish-speaking regions.
Gemma
Bright gemstone name popular in Italy and the UK; modern yet classic.
Genevieve
Elegant French classic with medieval roots; fashionable and literary, many nicknames.
Genoveva
Historic Spanish/Latin name related to Genevieve, poetic and uncommon in English.
Geny
Used as a short, friendly form in several languages; informal and approachable.
Geraintina? (omit uncertain diminutives)
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Geraldine
Victorian-era feminine of Gerald, classic and literary, peaked mid-20th century.
Giana
Short Italian feminine related to Gianna/Giovanna; soft, contemporary sound.
Gianna
Very popular Italian name, often used standalone; warm, modern and international.
Gilda
Vintage name popularized by film and theatre; elegant retro charm.
Ginevra
Italian form of Guinevere; literary feel and rising usage because of Harry Potter character usage.
Ginger
Playful English name deriving from the spice and hair color; friendly and energetic.
Gisela
Medieval Germanic name revived in modern Europe; crisp and classic.
Giselle
Elegant ballet-associated name; romantic French form popular internationally.
Giuditta
Italian form of Judith; historic and formal, rare outside Italian contexts.
Giulia
Italian form of Julia; soft vowel flow and widespread use in Italy.
Giudice? (omit masculine/form uncertain)
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Giovanna
Classic Italian feminine of Giovanni; lyrical and traditional.
Giovannina
Diminutive Italian form; formal and vintage, used in Italy and among diaspora.
Giulia included above
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Giuliana
Italian elaboration of Giulia; elegant, often shortened to Lia or Ana.
Giada
Italian name meaning the gemstone; fashionable after celebrity chefs and used in English.
Gioconda
Italian name best known from the Mona Lisa title “La Gioconda”; artistic and classical.
Giovannetta (omit rare diminutive)
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Gita
Simple, traditional Indian name meaning “song”; concise and meaningful.
Gjera? (omit obscure unverified forms)
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Gladys
Classic Welsh name that saw popularity in the early 20th century; vintage charm.
Glenda
Invented-in-feel Welsh name popular mid-century, soft and approachable.
Gloria
Timeless virtue name used widely in Catholic and English-speaking communities.
Guadalupe
Strongly associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe; widely used in Hispanic cultures as a devotional name.
Guinevere
Arthurian queen’s name with romantic medieval associations; literary and dramatic.
Gwendolyn
Popular Victorian revival name; dignified, often shortened to Gwen or Wendy.
Gwendolen (variant)
Literary form of Gwendolyn; poetic and classical.
Gwen
Short, modern-friendly form used independently; strong Welsh heritage.
Gwyneth
Celtic name with literary and celebrity associations (e.g., Gwyneth Paltrow).
Gwladys
Historic Welsh name with regal connotations; uncommon and traditional.
Gwyneira
Poetic Welsh name combining “gwen” (white) and “eira” (snow); lyrical and seasonal.
Gytha
Medieval Scandinavian name used in England; historic, aristocratic feel.
Graciela
Spanish feminine of Grace; soft and widely used in Latin America.
Gracia
Spanish form of Grace, elegant and concise.
Grace
Timeless virtue name very popular in many countries; classic, simple and versatile.
Greta
Short form of Margareta; vintage charm and European flair.
Gretchen
German diminutive of Greta/Margaret but widely used independently in German and English.
Griselda
Medieval Germanic name with a strong, storybook quality; rare and dramatic.
Guadalupe included above
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Gudrun
Norse mythic name with strong Viking-era roots; bold and uncommon today.
Gul
Short, widely used in Central and South Asia and Turkey; often part of compound names.
Gulnara
Elegant Central Asian name combining “gul” (flower) and “nar” (pomegranate).
Gülbahar
Turkish poetic name meaning “rose of spring”; used in Turkey and Central Asia.
Ghazal
Persian and Arabic name meaning a lyrical poem; romantic and poetic.
Ghada
Common feminine Arabic name meaning graceful or charming; elegant and traditional.
Golda
Classic Jewish name meaning gold; historic and dignified.
Goldie
Playful vintage name once popular in early 20th century; cozy and bright.
Guinevere included above
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Guillermina
Spanish feminine of Guillermo (William); formal and traditional.
Guðrún (Gudrun included)
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