Comments on: That’s Right, G

By: Theresa

Theresa — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:41:36 +0000

I nominate Gioia (pronounced joy-a). Yes, it’s foreign, but it’s not too long or complicated. And it has nice associations in English. It’s the name of my partner’s Italian aunt. She’s a sculptor and a very joyful person.

Any Nancy Drew fan would be proud to be named George, though.
If not, there’s always Gennifer.

By: David

David — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:21:51 +0000

And she’s not a lesbian…

By: David

David — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:20:51 +0000

My best friend’s name is Georgina. Everyone calls her George anyway. Done.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:24:40 +0000

Giana
Guinneviere

By: admin

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:05:06 +0000

Georgia, or Georgina (which shortens to a nice androgynous George)

Mike

By: admin

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:04:43 +0000

GAIA

Gender: Feminine

Usage: Greek Mythology, Italian

Other Scripts: Γαια (Ancient Greek)

Pronounced: GAY-ə (English), GIE-ə (English), GAH-yah (Italian) [key]
Means “earth” in Greek. In Greek mythology Gaia was the mother goddess who presided over the earth. She was the mate of Uranus and the mother of the Titans and the Cyclopes

If they want a J sound, they could always go with Gillian or Ginnifer (I think it’s silly, but there you go). I know a really great kid named Gigi, so that name now has very positive connotations for me. i have a neighbor named Ginevra.

I just really like Gaia. I go for the goddess thing.

Jennifer

By: admin

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:13:12 +0000

Guillietta? That was my father, Giovanni’s twin sister’s name–both in Milano in 1900!

Carla

By: jen

jen — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:42:33 +0000

Gem

By: kellyk

kellyk — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:33:48 +0000

I love the thought of a little girl having a guy name. I always think sassy, determined, smart. So why not just name her George?

Like Aaron said Genevieve is pretty as well but to honor father/grandfather I think I would use George no matter what.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:27:42 +0000

Gemma, Genna, Genevieve, Geri, Ginger, Giselle…

There’s a few out there. Pity they won’t do a hard G, I always thought Gabrielle was pretty. But of the list above, I’d have to go with Genevieve.

And how did you not suggest Glinda? I know, hard G, but still… some gay uncle YOU are!

Aaron