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Áine is the goddess of love and fertility, according to Irish legend. This feminine name means radiance or brilliance. Caomhán is a masculine name, meaning ‘beloved in Irish.’ It is the name of an early Irish saint.

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Órfhlaith, Orla, Orlagh, and Órlait are some of the Irish names commonly associated with gold.

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Aingeal is the Irish cognate of Angela, derived from the Greek Angelos, meaning ‘the divine heavenly messenger.’

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Suibhne is derived from the Old Irish Suibne, meaning ‘joy,’ ‘pleasure,’ and ‘happiness.’ The name was a notable title borne by many famous Irish personalities in their early history.

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59 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Grady	Boy	Noble; Renowned; Illustrious
Garrett	Boy	Spear; Little spear; Strength of the spear; Warrior
Gannon	Boy	Descendant of Fionnán; Son of Finan; White; Blessed
Gwenivere	Unisex	White magical being; White phantom
Garett	Unisex	Power of the spear
Garret	Boy	Spear; Power of spear; Warrior; Strong spear
Golden	Boy	Made of gold
Gweneth	Girl	Irish people; Band of warriors
Gardner	Boy	Keeper of the garden; Warrior
Ganon	Unisex	Fair-skinned; Fair hair

Garvey	Boy	Descendant of Gairbhith; Rugged peace
Gilroy	Boy	Son of the king's servant
Garvin	Boy	Friend in battle; Rough or cruel fate
Garron	Boy	Spearman; A type of small horse
Guthrie	Boy	Son of Uchtre
Guinness	Unisex	Singular strength
Garrus	Boy	Protection; Guardian
Galvin	Boy	Glowing; Descendant of the bright, fair one; Hawk field
Gilmer	Boy	Servant; Lad; Boy
Gwynn	Boy	Blessed; Fair; White

Gilmore	Boy	Servant of Mary
Gradon	Boy	Noble; Renowned; Of Graydon; Son of the gray-haired one;Of Grady; Gray settlement
Gita	Girl	Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
Gallagher	Boy	Son of Gallchobhair; Descendant of Gallchobhair.
Gahan	Boy	Son of Eachán; Descendant of Gaoithín; Wise; Wind
Gradey	Boy	Noble; Illustrious
Geary	Boy	Descendant of Gadhra; Of Ó Gadhra; Rules with a spear
Garan	Boy	Gelding; Guardian
Gamora	Girl	Sheaf; Star of the sea
Gwynne	Unisex	Blessed; Fair; White

Grainne	Girl	Grain; Fear; Hatred; Sun
Ganan	Boy	Fair-skinned; Fair-haired
Gilby	Boy	Blond boy; Estate of the hostage
Gilla	Boy	The fellow; The youth; Serving man
Girvan	Boy	Small rough one; Mouth of the River Girvan
Gainor	Boy	Son of a person who is fair in complexion
Galway	Boy	Stony river; Fort Gaillimh
Ganin	Boy	A boy who has fair complexion and light-colored hair
Garren	Boy	Guards; Guardian
Garrey	Boy	Hard or bold spear

Garrott	Boy	One who is good in handling the spear
Garvan	Boy	Tiny, rough one
Gay	Girl	Joyful; Merry; Happy; Cheerful; God is my strength
Gearalt	Boy	Power of the spear
Gearoid	Boy	Person who is courageous while using a spear
Gel	Boy	Bright; White
Gilderoy	Boy	Son of the red-head servant; Son of the king's servant
Gilibeirt	Boy	Pladge
Gilligan	Boy	Small boy
Glennie	Girl	The one who is from the valley

Gough	Girl	Red-haired; Horseman
Goughe	Girl	A girl with red hair
Govan	Boy	Place of the Smith; Metal worker; Blacksmith; Golden; Daisy field; Field with golden or white flowers; Golden
Grania	Girl	Hatred; Fear
Granuaile	Girl	Bald Grace
Gricia	Girl	Decency with a special beauty
Gricie	Girl	Decency with a special beauty
Grifin	Boy	The strong faith in God
Gillan	Unisex	Son of St Faolán' servant

Infographic: Popular Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G, perfect for your little one.

Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With G(infographic)

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