List of Scandinavia Baby Names Meanings Starting with G

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Gamble

Gamble Family History. Gamble Name Meaning. English: from the Old Norse byname Gamall meaning 'old', which was occasionally used in North England during the Middle Ages as a personal name. Altered spelling of German Gambel.

Meaning: Old Origin: Scandinavian

Gefion

The name Gefion means 'giver'. It is derived from the word gefa with the meaning 'to give'. The name was borne by the goddess of chastity in Norse mythology. See also the related categories, giver, goddess, and scandinavian. ... Baby names that sound like Gefion include Gefyon, Gefjun, and Gephen.

Meaning: Giver Origin: Scandinavian

Gefjon

The etymology of theonym Gefjon (and its variant Gefjun) has been a matter of dispute. In modern scholarship, the element Gef- is generally held to be related to the element Gef- in the name Gefn, one of the numerous names for the goddess Freyja, and likely means 'she who gives (prosperity or happiness)'.

Meaning: The giving one Origin: Scandinavian

Gertrud

Gertrude (also spelled Gertrud) is a female given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength". "Trudy", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude," has developed into a name in its own right. In German-speaking countries, Gertraud (pronounced Ger-trowd) is a familiar variation of the name.

Meaning: Brave with a spear Origin: Scandinavian

Gefjun

Gefjun (pronounced “GEV-yoon” and sometimes spelled “Gefjon,” “Gefiun,” or “Gefion”) is an ancient Norse goddess of agriculture, fertility, abundance, and prosperity. Her name is derived from the Old Norse verb gefa, “to give,” and her name can be translated as “Giver” or “Generous One.”

Meaning: One who endows wealth Origin: Scandinavian

Georgs

From the Greek name Γεωργιος (Georgios) which was derived from the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work".

Meaning: Earth worker Origin: Scandinavian

Gersemi

The meaning of the name Gersemi is Jewel. The origin of the name Gersemi is Scandinavian. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. People who like the name Gersemi also like: Anika, Tahlia, Guinevere, Tama, Sonja, Palesa, Genevieve.

Meaning: Jewel Origin: Scandinavian

Grette

The name "Grette" comes from the verb "gratter", meaning "to scrape" and refers to the removal of stones from the ground before it can be cultivated.

Meaning: Pearl Origin: Scandinavian

Gunder

Gunder Name Meaning German: variant of Günther (see Gunter).

Meaning: Warrior Origin: Scandinavian

Gunn

Gunn Name Meaning. Scottish: name of a clan associated with Caithness, derived from the Old Norse personal name Gunnr (or the feminine form Gunne), a short form of any of various compound names with the first element gunn 'battle'.

Meaning: War, battle Origin: Scandinavian