Girl Dog Names That Start With G

Commonly used in Japan, and so much more distinguished than Jen.

An attractive update to Gladys.

Gladiola is a character in the 1991 novel and 1995 film How to Make an American Quilt

A tad spacy.

Galena is the feminine of the Galen, which means calm. Galena is also a mineral-related name, a type of lead.

A green-skinned superhero from the Marvel universe, played by Vanessa Marshall and Zoe Saldana, among others.

Galene is a minor goddess of Greek mythology, representing the calm seas. She is also sometimes referred to as Galatea.

The feminine version of the common Welsh name Glyn became somewhat known in this country via the charming Welsh actress Glynis Johns. Variations include Glenys and Glynys. With other Welsh names--Gwyneth, Bronwyn, Bryn, Griffith--now on the American table, Glynis could make a distinctive tribute to an Uncle Glenn.

Makeup artist to the stars Gucci Westman has made this Italian fashion name a first.

This evocative Spanish surname would make an unusual but lively choice for a girl.

Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling for an ordinary girl.

The Spanish travelling or Romani community are called Gitanos, and Gitana is the feminine word. The term evolved from the Old Spanish word egiptano "Egyptian".

Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.

A strong, classic, simple name that has nonetheless never been overexposed.

The Italian Gemma is rising, and Spanish Gema is following suit. More fresh and exciting than Emma or Ruby, Gema is a lovely alternative.

Surprisingly, one of the fastest-rising names for girls.

Fresh, evocative choice.

Don't put "girth" in a baby name.

Yet another member of the Gwyn/Gwen/Finn family of names ultimately deriving from a Celtic element meaning "white", Guin gets rare use in England and Wales; a notable bearer is Olympic-medal winning rower Guin Batten.

Patricia Arquette and Nicole Richie named their daughters Harlow, so why not consider this other great early screen icon?