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15,656Grenville is an English surname and given name derived from a variant of the surname Granville. The latter originates from the Norman place name Grainville, a habitational name from towns in Normandy, such as Grainville-...
Gresham is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that itself came from a place name. The place name, found in Norfolk, England, is composed of the Old English elements græs (“grass”) and hām (“...
Greyson is a given name of English origin. It is a variant spelling of Grayson, which originally derived from an English surname meaning "son of the steward" (from Middle English greyve "steward"). The name Grayson, and...
Grga is a Croatian short form of the name Grgur, itself the Croatian equivalent of Gregory. The name ultimately derives from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), from γρήγορος meaning "watchful" or "alert." Early C...
Grgur is a Serbo-Croatian masculine given name, a variant of the Greek Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning "watchful, alert". It is the Croatian and Serbian form of Gregory and has been used in the region since the Middle Age...
Griffin is a masculine given name with English usage. It can be a Latinized form of the Welsh name Gruffudd or directly inspired by the English word griffin, referring to a mythical creature with the body of a lion and t...
Griffith is an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Gruffudd. It is a common personal name and surname of Welsh origin, with variants such as Griffiths (with an 's' for patronymic use). The name evolved naturally in Welsh a...
Grifud is an Old Welsh masculine name, the early form of Gruffudd. Derived from the Old Welsh name Grifud, its first element is of uncertain origin, possibly related to cryf meaning "strong," while the second element der...
Grigol (Georgian: გრიგოლ) is a Georgian masculine given name. It is the Georgian form of the name Gregory, which ultimately derives from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning "watchful, alert". The name was...
Grigor is the Armenian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian form of Gregory, a name derived from the Late Greek Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning "watchful" or "alert." The name holds profound religious significance in Armenia, where...
EtymologyGrigore is the Romanian form of Gregory, derived from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), which comes from γρήγορος (gregoros) meaning "watchful" or "alert." The name was popular among early Christians, b...
Etymology and OriginGrigori is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Григорий (Grigoriy), which itself is the Russian form of Gregory. The name Gregory derives from the Late Greek name Gregorios, from the Greek...
Grigorii is the medieval Slavic form and a variant transcription of the Russian name Grigoriy (Григорий), which itself derives from the Latin Gregorius, ultimately from the Late Greek Gregorios (Γρηγόριος), meaning "watc...
Grigorijs is the Latvian form of the name Gregory, which itself originates from the Latin Gregorius, derived from the Late Greek Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), from γρήγορος meaning "watchful" or "alert." The name gained promine...
Etymology Grigorios is the Modern Greek form of Gregory, derived from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), which comes from γρήγορος (gregoros) meaning "watchful, alert". The name was adopted by early Christians an...
EtymologyGrigoris is the Modern Greek form of Gregory, which itself derives from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning “watchful, alert.” The root γρήγορος (gregoros) conveys vigilance and wakefulness. While...
Grigoriy is the Russian form of Gregory, a Christian given name derived from the Late Greek Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), which means "watchful" or "alert".Etymology and HistoryThe name Gregory gained widespread popularity thro...
Grigory is a Russian masculine given name, an alternate transcription of Russian Григорий (see Grigoriy). It is the Russian version of the Latin name Gregorius, which derives from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios...
Grimaldo is a Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Grimwald. The original Grimwald combines the Old German elements grimo meaning "mask" or "helmet" and walt meaning "power, authority", so the name essentially m...
Grimbald is a Germanic masculine given name composed of the Old German elements grimo "mask" and bald "bold, brave". Thus, the name may have originally referred to someone who wore a fearsome mask in battle or figurative...
Grimwald is a masculine given name of Old German origin. It is composed of the elements grimo meaning "mask" and walt meaning "power, authority." Thus, Grimwald can be interpreted as "masked power" or "powerful mask." Th...
The Grinch is a fictional character created by American author and cartoonist Dr. Seuss, first appearing in the 1956 children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The name Grinch is believed to derive from the French w...
Griogair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Gregory, a name deeply rooted in Christian tradition. Derived from the Old Irish Grigoir, which in turn came from the Latin Gregorius, Griogair shares the ultimate Greek root grego...
Grisha is a diminutive of the Russian name Grigoriy, itself a form of Gregory. The suffix -sha is a common affectionate diminutive in Russian, also seen in names like Alyosha (for Alexei) and Misha (for Mikhail).Etymolog...
Gronw is a masculine given name of Welsh origin, deeply rooted in the mythology of the Mabinogi. Its meaning is uncertain, but some scholars suggest it may derive from the Old Welsh element gur meaning "man".Mythological...
Grosvenor is an English masculine given name adopted from the Grosvenor surname, which entered the British Isles after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name originated in Norman French, where gros veneor meant "great hun...
Grover is a masculine given name derived from an English surname that originated from an occupation or a topographic location. The surname itself traces back to the Old English word graf meaning "grove of trees," referri...
Grozdan is a masculine given name used in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. It is derived from the South Slavic words for "grapes": Bulgarian грозде (grozde) and Macedonian грозје (grozje). The name reflects the agricultural...
Gruffud is a variant of the Welsh name Gruffudd. This name has deep roots in medieval Welsh royalty and nobility, with Gruffudd (also spelled Gruffydd) being borne by several influential rulers. The name's etymology trac...
Etymology and OriginGruffudd is a Welsh given name with a rich history dating back to the Old Welsh period. It derives from the ancient name Griffudd, composed of two elements: the first is of uncertain origin, possibly...
Gruffydd is a Welsh given name, a variant of Gruffudd. The name has ancient roots in the Old Welsh form Grifud, with the second element derived from iudd meaning "lord" or "prince." The first element's meaning is uncerta...
Grzegorz (Polish pronunciation: [ˈɡʐɛɡɔʐ]) is the Polish form of Gregory, and has been a common masculine given name in Poland for centuries. Ultimately derived from the Late Greek name Γρηγόριος (Gregorios), meaning “wa...
Grzesiek is a Polish diminutive of the formal name Grzegorz. While Grzegorz is the standard Polish equivalent of Gregory, the affectionate form Grzesiek is widely used in casual and familial contexts.EtymologyThe ultimat...
Gualberto is the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of the Germanic name Waldebert.EtymologyThe name is composed of the Germanic elements walt meaning "power, authority" and beraht meaning "bright". It was borne by a...
Gualguainus is a Latin form of Gawain found in certain manuscript copies of Geoffrey of Monmouth's 12th-century chronicles, where it appears alongside variants such as Walganus and Gwalguanus. The name is associated with...
Guálter is the Portuguese form of Walter, a name of Germanic origin. It derives from the Old High German Waltheri, which breaks down into the elements walt ("power, authority") and heri ("army"), thus carrying the meanin...
Gualterio is a Spanish form of the name Walter. This usage is distinct from the Italian variant Gualterio, which is an alternative form of Gualtiero, itself the Italian equivalent of Walter. The Spanish Gualterio thus sh...
Gualtiero is the Italian form of Walter.EtymologyLike its Germanic source, Gualtiero ultimately derives from the Old High German name Waltheri, composed of the elements walt meaning "power, authority" and heri meaning "a...
Guaraci (also spelled Quaraci) is a name derived from the Tupi word kûaraçy or kûarasý, meaning "sun". In Tupi-Guarani mythology, Guaraci is the god of the sun and the creator of all living creatures, according to Guaran...
Guarin is a Warin, a name derived from the Old German element war meaning "cautious" or "aware." This element traces back to Proto-Germanic *waraz and the verbs *warjaną and *warnōną, both meaning "to ward off." As such,...
Guda is an alternate transcription of Arabic جودة (see Juda), which derives from the root j-w-d conveying goodness and excellence. It is a masculine name used in Arabic-speaking regions, often chosen for its positive con...
EtymologyGudbrand is a Norwegian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse Guðbrandr. The name is a compound of the elements guð meaning "god" and brandr meaning "fire, torch, sword," giving the name the meaning "g...
Guðbrandr is an Old Norse masculine given name, combining the elements guð ("god") and brandr ("fire, torch, sword"), giving the meaning "god's sword." This name belongs to the tradition of Norse names formed around -bra...
Guðfrøðr is an Old Norse name, the cognate or borrowing of the continental Germanic Godefrid, which is the precursor of Godfrey. The name derives from the Old German elements got meaning “god” and fridu meaning “peace,”...
Gudina is a masculine given name of Oromo origin, spoken primarily in Ethiopia and parts of neighboring countries. The name directly translates to meaning "growth, advancement" in the Oromo language. It reflects values o...
Guðini is an Old Norse male given name, originating as a Norse form of the Anglo-Saxon name Godwine. The name Godwine is composed of the Old English elements god meaning “god” and wine meaning “friend,” thus denoting “fr...
Guðjón is an Icelandic masculine given name, composed of the Old Norse element guð meaning "god" and the name Jón, the Icelandic form of John. Thus, Guðjón can be interpreted as "God's Jón" or "godly Jón." The name refle...
Guðleifr is an Old Norse masculine given name, meaning derived from the elements guð 'god' and leif 'inheritance, legacy', thus signifying 'divine legacy' or 'god's heir'. It is the original Norse form of the Russian nam...
Gudmund is a masculine given name of Danish and Norwegian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Guðmundr. The name is composed of the elements guð meaning "god" and mundr meaning "protection," thus it can be interprete...
Guðmundr is an Old Norse masculine given name, the original form of Gudmund. It is composed of the elements guð meaning 'god' and mundr meaning 'protection' or 'hand'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'protection of...
EtymologyGuðmundur is the Icelandic form of Gudmund, derived from the Old Norse name Guðmundr. The name is composed of the elements guð meaning "god" and mundr meaning "protection," thus conveying the sense of "divine pr...
Guðni is an Icelandic masculine given name, derived from the Guðini, the Old Norse form of the Old English name Godwine. The name ultimately means "friend of god", from god combined with wine “friend.” Etymology and Hist...
Guðormr is an Old Norse masculine name composed of the elements guð 'god' and ormr 'snake, serpent', yielding the meaning 'divine serpent'. This theophoric compound reflects a broader Norse naming tradition that blended...
Guðrøðr is a masculine Old Norse personal name, a variant of Guðfrøðr, which itself is the Old Norse cognate of Godefrid, the Old German form of Godfrey. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic elements got "god" a...
Guðþormr is an Old Norse masculine given name, derived from the elements guð meaning "god" and þyrma meaning "honour, respect" or "reverence". The second element is related to the Old Norse verb þyrma and conveys a sense...
Guendoleu is the Old Welsh form of the name Gwenddoleu. Its meaning is uncertain but the later form Gwenddoleu is thought to derive from gwyn meaning "white, blessed" and dol (plural dolau) meaning "meadow". Guendoleu is...
Guerino is an Italian given name and surname, derived as an Italian form of the ancient Germanic name Warin. The root name Warin comes from the Proto-Germanic element waraz meaning "aware, cautious," ultimately from the...
Guglielmo is the Italian form of William. Derived from the Germanic name Willehelm, meaning "will helmet", it combines the elements willo ("will, desire") and helm ("helmet, protection"). The name was introduced to Italy...
Gui is a Portuguese short form of Guilherme, the Portuguese equivalent of William. Typically used as a diminutive, Gui is an affectionate and informal nickname that has gained usage as an independent given name in Portug...
Guido is a masculine given name used primarily in Italian- and German-speaking regions. Its origins are multifaceted, as the name likely represents several homonymous forms that converged over time. The most common etymo...