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  1. Greg

    • Description:

      Greg is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Gregory, which comes from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'watchful' or 'alert.' While Gregory has been used since early Christian times, Greg gained popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Greg has a friendly, approachable quality with a classic yet casual feel. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation have contributed to its enduring appeal across English-speaking countries. Though less commonly given to newborns today than in previous decades, Greg maintains a steady presence and is recognized as both a complete name and a nickname.

  2. Greta

    • Origin:

      German, diminutive of Margarethe

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Greta is an Old World name long tied to the iconic Garbo, but now synonymous with environmental activism.
  3. Gruff

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Gruff is a name that gets used on a handful of boys each year, in both the US and the UK.
  4. Gui

    • Origin:

      Short form of Guillermo, Spanish form of William

    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"

    • Description:

      It's tempting to think of Gui as the Spanish form of Guy, but it's short for Guillermo.
  5. Gus

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August

    • Description:

      Gus is a homey grandpa nickname name that can work as a short form for any of the above or stand on its own as a cutting-edge replacement for Max and Jake--though it was off the Top 1000 from 1978 until 2016, when it squeaked in at Number 999.
  6. Gussie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Augusta, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      Gussie fits the growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Charlie and Frankie. But Gussie is a bit fussy — try Gus.
  7. Guy

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "wood"

    • Description:

      The patron saint of comedians and dancers (also known as St Vitus) has a name that is both the ultimate everyman, and has a hint of British aristocracy. In the States, Guy was most popular in the 1950s. Now he hovers steadily below the Top 1000, in the sweet spot of familiar but not overused. With the meteoric rise of Kai, Guy may have potential with parents looking for a more classic name with a similar sound.
  8. Gwen

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Gwendolen or Gwendolyn, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "white circle"

    • Description:

      While Gwen may have originated as a short form of Gwendolen and Gwendolyn, these days it frequently stands on its own. Rocker Gwen Stefani has given it a shot of cool, and parents are choosing it as a standalone more and more often—Gwen hopped back onto the US Top 1000 in 2013 after an absence of over 30 years. Gwen could also be short for Guinevere.
  9. Gwenno

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "little bright one"

    • Description:

      Gwenno originated as a diminutive of Gwenllian, Gwynhwyfar or Gwendolen, but it is increasingly being bestowed as a full name, with between 10 and 20 births a year in England & Wales. Musician Gwenno (full name Gwenno Mererid Saunders) is a famous bearer.
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      • Gelen
        • Gipp
          • Gisa
            • Gisa
              • Gron
                • Guto
                  • Gutyn
                    • Gwenlli
                      • Gwìl

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