Mary Allen
So you’re already sure you want your dog’s name to start with the letter G? Then you can let this list inspire you when choosing a name.
We’ve picked the best dog names. For each name, you will find a brief explanation of the meaning and origin of the name.
Female dog names starting with G
Gabi
Gabi is short for Gabriele. This is the feminine form of Gabriel. The word origin is in Hebrew and can be translated as “strong man”, “hero” or “fighter”. A dog named Gabi is therefore a true fighter.
Gala
This name comes from Spanish.
Jelly
Gabi is short for Angela. The origin of the name is not clear. Derivations from Daniela or Getrud are also possible. In any case, it is an exclusive name that only a few dogs carry.
Gerlinde
The name Gerlinde is made up of several word components and can be translated as “the gentle one with the spear”. A dog named Gerlinde is thus nominally gentle and strong at the same time.
Gina
The first name Gina comes from Italian. We also place it under the list of the most beautiful dog names for females
Ginger
Ginger means ginger in English. It is more commonly used as a female given name. Dogs with reddish-brown coat color in particular often choose the name Ginger.
Gypsy
Gipsy comes from English and means something like gypsies. However, a dog named Gipsy does not have to be a gypsy. It can also be a funny and cheerful dog. Or the owners have oriented themselves to the well-known music group “Gipsy Kings”.
Gisela
The Old German word gisil is considered the origin of this name. Possible translations are “scion of noble origin” and “the noble”. It is a well-known and popular name.
Gitte
The ancient Irish deity Saint Brighid is the namesake of Gitte. The name is rarely used today.
Giuletta
The name Giuletta is a diminutive of the much more popular name Julia. The name Julia derives from the ancient Roman patrician family Iulier.
Goya
Goya is used for female and male dogs, traditionally being a female name. The name, in translation, is associated with protection and trust, two important traits associated with our beloved four-legged friends.
Grace
Grace is a perfect name for a small dog.
Grace
The Graces were the daughters of Zeus. Gracia is therefore a truly divine name and is derived from Greek or Roman mythology.
Gretchen
The name Gretchen is rarely used as a dog name. It is Grete’s pet form. The name Grete, in turn, is a short form of Margarete. The German translation of this name is promising. Derived from the Greek margarites, it means “pearl”.
Gundel
Several names that contain the component “gund” are derived from Upper German. The translation of this name, which is rarely used today, is “fighter”.
Gundula
Gundula is considered a further development of Gudrun or Gunda. Translated, the name means “the little fighter”. The name, like the related names Gundel and Gudila, is not widely used.
Gonpo
This name comes from the Tibetan. At the same time, Gonpo is a male name, making it the perfect transition for this list.
Male dog names starting with G
Gabor
Gabor is considered the Hungarian form of Gabriel. “God is my hero” is the translation of this rare yet beautiful name, which has its roots in Hebrew.
Geant
This name comes from French.
George
Gerald
Gerwald and Gerold are variations of this name. The name comes from Old High German or Old Saxon. It means “ruling with the spear”.
Geronimo
This name comes from Italian.
Giacomo
Giacomo derives from the name Jacob, which is already known from the Bible. The translation of Jacob does not seem so trusting: The name is made up of “God” and “deceive”. Nevertheless, Giacomo is a well-sounding name.
Gideon
Gideon comes from ancient Hebrew. The warrior, the fighter but also the destroyer are translations. Likewise, the tree cutter is a possible meaning.
Glenn
Glenn as a name for dogs is derived from the Scottish surname Glenn. The Gaelic word Gleann is the origin of the name. A dog named Glen is thus “the one that comes from the valley”.
Goliath
For more about Goliath, see the Large Dog Name List.
Gonzales
This name comes from Spanish.
Gonzo
The name Gonzo is known from the Muppet Show, among others. According to the origin of the word, the name is reminiscent of something wild, unexpected, or clumsy. The name is used relatively frequently for dogs but is not one of the names that are often given.
Goofy
Goofy is Donald Duck’s dog from Disney’s comic book Imperium.
Gregory
The name Gregor comes from Greek and can be translated as “I wake up”. A Gregory is, therefore, a “guardian” or a “guardian”. Not only herding dogs bear this characterful name.
Grim
Grisu
You probably know Grisu as a little dragon from the children’s series of the same name.
See Small Dog Names for more on the name.
Grobi
There is a presumption that the name Grobi derives from the name Grover. Inevitably, people will pull the association with Grobi from Sesame Street. The name is moderately common among dogs.
Gucci
Guido
The name Guido is known in several languages, most notably German and Italian. It derives from the name Withold. A common translation is “man from the forest”.
Gunther
The name is a modification of Gunther. The name is composed of the components “combat” and “army”. It comes from Old High German and is used in male dogs with medium frequency.
Gustav
Gustav is an Old Norse name. “Der Goth” and “der Stab” are two common translations. The frequency of names is rare to medium.
More Dog Names
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These lists will also help you when looking for a name, sorted by female names for females and male names for males.