Goodness gracious, gathering baby names can be a ghastly business. And while “A” names are adorable, “B” names beautiful, “C” names are certainly charming, “D” names delightful, “E” names oh-so elegant, and “F” names are pretty effing fantastic — we’ve got to say, there’s something about names beginning with “G.” From glorious oldies like Greta Garbo and Gregory Peck to modern geniuses like Greta Gerwig and George Clooney, “G” names are gosh darn glamorous.

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So get ready to gush over our group of names for girls, guys, and guttersnipes of any gender that are not just good; they’re gorgeous. Kids with “G” names are guaranteed to garner glory and greatness, got it? So get going — that baby name list isn’t going to grow by itself.

Gertrude sounds a little old and stuffy to me, but I think it has potential. I think Trudy and Gertie are the sweetest nicknames, making Gertrude a lot more appealing. It was a very popular name in the early 1900s, ranking in the top 50 until 1923. It last ranked in the top 1000 in 1965. Gertrude is German and means “strength of a spear.” I like it paired with a soft, feminine middle name, like Gertrude Amelia or Gertrude Elise.

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Classic “G” names for girls

  • Geraldine (less common than Josephine, more common than Amandine, and plenty pretty)
  • Gillian (with Gillian Anderson as a namesake, she’ll be a badass and a beauty)
  • Grace (simple, classic, and even…amazing)
  • Gwendolyn/Gwen (Oscar Wilde references are always a win in our book)
  • Gloria (Estefan, Gaynor, Vanderbilt, great gals!)
  • Greta (the aforementioned Garbo and Gerwig can’t be beat)
  • Guinivere (because don’t you want to give birth to King Arthur’s Queen?)
  • Gertrude (Stein is one genius source of inspiration)
  • Giovanna (works in Italian and Hebrew both)
  • Georgia (she’ll be a peach)

Trendy “G” names for girls

  • Goldie (Hawn may have started the trend, but it’s far from over)
  • Graciela (meaning “favor” or “blessing,” a little jazzier than Grace)
  • Gigi (no, it’s not just a grandma nickname!)
  • Giselle (Bunchen or the ballet)
  • Gwyneth (don’t worry, she doesn’t have to be Goop-approved to get this name)
  • Glenna (from Gaelic “gleana,” meaning valley or from the glen)
  • Glenda (for good little witches everywhere)
  • Gemma (meaning “jewel” in Latin, less common than Emma)
  • Gia (sweet and simple — also the name of Matt Damon’s daughter)

This lovely Irish name has never been very popular, but it was #256 in 1931. It hasn’t made it into the top 1000 since 1971. It would be a nice way to honor a “Glenn” in the family. Give Glenna a middle! I pick Glenna Frances.

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Unisex “G” names

  • Gabi (short for Gabriel, Gabrielle, or just on its own)
  • Gael (meaning “joyful”)
  • Gable (after Clark or the part of a roof? IDK)
  • Garland (Judy’s last name is actually a great pick for a first, for any gender)
  • Garnet (another gem name win)
  • Gemini (why yes you can name your kid after their zodiac sign)
  • Gene (just don’t make their middle name Attell like Amy Schumer did, for crying out loud)

This English habitational name would be so cool on a little boy. Nickname option: Grant.

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Classic “G” names for boys

  • Gabriel (guaranteed angel baby)
  • Gaylord (it’s time this one made a comeback, c’mon!)
  • Gordon (means “large fortification” which is not at all how we see Gordon Lightfoot)
  • Gilbert (naming your boy after Anne Shirley’s beau is definitely good vibes)
  • George (a classic for kings, Clooneys, and little princes alike)
  • Gavin (means “hawk of the battle” which is pretty epic)
  • Graham (Adam Scott picked this one for his son)
  • Giovanni (meaning “gift from God”)
  • Gregory (see aforementioned Gregory Peck, a gem)
  • Guillermo (meaning “resolute protector”)

Trendy “G” names for boys

  • Gunnar (Speidi chose this one, albeit on the worst day possible)
  • Garrison (he’ll be born ready for radio)
  • Grantham (for your Downton Abbey-worthy little lord)
  • Grant (means “great,” and you can’t beat that)
  • Grady (means “noble”)
  • Gibson (a great name for guitars and guys alike)
  • Gannon (means “fair,” as all certainly is in love and war)
  • Griffin (or Gryphon if you want to go super Harry Potter with it)
  • Griffith (we love an L.A. locale name for a little hippie kid)

If Greta Gerwig’s name sparks your fancy, here are more award-winning baby names inspired by the 2020 Oscars.