Vintage Girl Names That Start With G

Expecting a baby girl and looking for the perfect old-fashioned baby name that starts with the letter G? Whether you're after a compact G-name with a beautiful meaning (Gloria, Golda, Garnet) or a long and elaborate blast-from-the-past (Genevieve, Geraldine), we're here to help guide your search. So grab a coffee, kick up your feet, and look closely: the perfect name just might be on this list.

1. Genevieve. This old-fashioned G-name combines French elegance with Catholic cachet (via Saint Genevieve).
2. Gwendolyn. Deemed too fusty not too long ago, this G-name has real potential in today's naming climate.
3. Gloria. Gloria boasts an elegant sound, a beautiful meaning ("glory"), and a ton of old-school charm. It's pretty hard to find a name that combines all those qualities.
4. Gwen. The one-syllable retro name gets right to the point. Perfect for the minimalist parent!
5. Goldie. For long considered impossibly fusty, Goldie all of a sudden feels baby-appropriate again.
6. Geneva. This 1920s' hit could be an interesting geography-inspired pick for those with a special connection to the Swiss city of the same name.
7. Geraldine. Another French charmer with vintage panache.
8. Georgiana. Coming in at nine letters, this extravagant appellation could sound great next to a short and simple last name.
9. Georgie. Or, go with the short form Georgie.
10. Gladys. A terminally dowdy moniker best left in the past, or a neglected gem oozing vintage charm? You be the judge.
11. Golda. An old-fashioned G name with a dazzling meaning.
12. Georgianna. A variation of Georgiana.
13. Gertrude. It would take a certain amount of chutzpah to use this old-fangled appellation in the modern world.
14. Glenda. This now-outmoded moniker came one of age in the first half of the twentieth century.
15. Gail. A mid-century name that evolved from Abigail.
16. Garnet. At the beginning of the 20th century, Garnet sounded like a completely reasonable name for a baby girl. Fast forward to the current century, and no one seems to be interested in giving this gemstone-inspired name to their little girl.
17. Gayle. An old Abigail short form now buried deep in the attic.
18. Glenna. To some ears, Glenna is a cheek-pinching old lady; to others, it's a beautiful old name rich with potential.
19. Gale. A variation of Gail.
20. Gilda. For now, it's curtains for poor Gilda.
21. Gussie. Time was, Gussie was a perfectly sensible choice for a daughter. Is this unisex name relic ever going to turn things around and become a popular girls' name again? Probably not.