Parents-to-be often want to find names beginning with a specific letter. For example, you might want to make sure your baby has certain initials, or have their name starting with the same letter as your surname.
Another reason to look for a name with a specific letter is that your baby already has a sibling with a name beginning with that letter and you want to find a name that matches somehow. A somewhat comedic example of this is the musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” in which the titular brothers are named alphabetically according to their age. The lead female character then continues that tradition, naming her baby with the following letter.
While this is not a common practice, you might still enjoy going through names alphabetically to find the perfect one. Spanish names have a lot to offer in terms of beautiful sounding names like Gregorio and Gonzalo that have lovely drawn-out vowels. Some names also have English equivalents like Gael (Gail in English) and are easy to pronounce in most languages, a huge positive in today’s cosmopolitan world.
It is common to find biblical, or biblically inspired Spanish names like Gabriel (one of the angels mentioned in the Bible) and Gloria. This is because Hispanic culture tends to have quite a strong religious focus historically, which has filtered into naming practices.
Whatever your naming preferences you’re sure to find some lovely names on the list below.
Gabino
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gabriel
Meaning: Man of God
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Gael
Meaning: Generous leader
Origin: French
Gender: Boy
Gala
Meaning: Festivity
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Galena
Meaning: Small intelligent one
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Galtero
Meaning: Spanish form of Walter ‘strong warrior’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Garabina
Meaning: Purification
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Garaitz
Meaning: Victory
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Garcia
Meaning: Brave in battle
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gardotza
Meaning: This name derives from the Basque word “garden” which means “transparent, clear, bright“
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gaspar
Meaning: Treasure
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gaston
Meaning: Guest, stranger
Origin: French and German
Gender: Boy
Gechina
Meaning: Gechina
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Generosa
Meaning: Generous
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Georgina
Meaning: Farmer
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Geraldo
Meaning: Rules by the spear
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Geraldina
Meaning: Spear ruler
Origin: Old German
Gender: Girl
Gerardo
Meaning: Spanish form of Gerard ‘spear courageous’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
German
Meaning: Brother; from Germany
Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Geronimo
Meaning: Spanish form of Jerome ‘sacred’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gertrudes
Meaning: Spanish form of Gertrude: spear
Origin: Old German
Gender: Girl
Gervasio
Meaning: Warrior
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gezana
Meaning: Reference to the Incarnation
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gideon
Meaning: He who cuts down
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Gil
Meaning: Squire ‘Young shield.’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gilberto
Meaning: Hostage. Bright lad. Spanish form of Gilbert
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gillermo
Meaning: Variant of William ‘Resolute protector.’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gina
Meaning: Short form of Regina
Origin: Italian
Gender: Girl
Ginebra
Meaning: White
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Ginessa
Meaning: White
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Giselda
Meaning: Pledge, hostage
Origin: French, Old German
Gender: Girl
Gitana
Meaning: Gypsy
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gladys
Meaning: Ruler of a country
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Glenda
Meaning: Pure; good
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl
Gloria
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Godalupe
Meaning: Reference to the Virgin Mary
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Godfredo
Meaning: Spanish form of Godfrey ‘friend of God’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gonzalo
Meaning: Battle
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gorane
Meaning: Holy cross
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Goretti
Meaning: Standing firm and being watchful
Origin: Italian
Gender: Girl
Gotzone
Meaning: Angel
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gracia
Meaning: Grace
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gregoria
Meaning: Vigilant
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gregorio
Meaning: Watchful, vigilant
Origin: Latin, Greek
Gender: Boy
Guadalupe
Meaning: Named for the Virgin Mary
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Gualterio
Meaning: Spanish form of Walter ‘strong warrior’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Guido
Meaning: Guide
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Guillelmina
Meaning: Resolute protector
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Guillermo
Meaning: Variant of William ‘Resolute protector.’
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Gustava
Meaning: Staff of the gods
Origin: Swedish
Gender: Girl