The Gay Uncle’s sister Roxy is pregnant again, and she’s faced with a curious dilemma. Her husband’s father recently passed away and they want to give the child a name that will honor his memory. Though he was a senior officer in the military, they’ve ruled out Lieutenant, Captain, General and Jointchiefsofstaff. But given that the recently deceased grandfather’s name was George, they’re considering something related to this. The real issue is, the kid is going to be a girl. Hubby Nick is thus campaigning for Georgia, but Roxy feels torn about this name. (It’s a hick name, right?) “If we name her Georgia, people are going to make fun of her,” she said on the phone the other day. “People are going to make fun of her no matter what,” Gunc replied. “And by people, I mean, me.” The G.U. suggested they find another name in the G family. But in putting their heads together, the world’s #1 Guncle and his #1 sis failed to come up with a single viable soft g-sound option. Gina, Gena, Gene, Genesis, Genet, Giovanna, Gesine, Gianna, Gigi, Gypsy, Gyzzmo. They all suck.
So, he’s reaching out to you, his dear readers, to help out. Any suggestions?
what about using George as the middle name?
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
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.
Gem
Guillietta? That was my father, Giovanni’s twin sister’s name–both in Milano in 1900!
Carla
GAIA
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Greek Mythology, Italian
Other Scripts: Γαια (Ancient Greek)
Pronounced: GAY-É™ (English), GIE-É™ (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
Georgia, or Georgina (which shortens to a nice androgynous George)
Mike
Giana
Guinneviere
My best friend’s name is Georgina. Everyone calls her George anyway. Done.
And she’s not a lesbian…
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.