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20 Nordic Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Gisla	Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Gisllica	Girl	The rays of sunshine
Gitte	Girl	To help
Gjertrud	Girl	The strenght of the spear
Gunda	Girl	Female warrior
Gunel	Girl	Mother of kings
Gunhild	Girl	War and battle
Gunnell	Girl	The Mother of the King; The Mother of the Ruler
Gunneuare	Girl	Woman Warrior
Gunnhild	Girl	War; Battle

Gunnild	Girl	War; Battle
Gunnilda	Girl	War; Battle
Gunnilde	Girl	War; Battle
Gunnildes	Girl	War; Battle
Gunnilla	Girl	War; Battle
Gunnilt	Girl	War; Battle
Gunnore	Girl	Wary in battle. It is a variation of the name Gunnora
Gunnota	Girl	Wary, cautious in battle
Gunnote	Girl	Wary in battle
Gunora	Girl	Battle; Fight; War.

Infographic: Top Nordic Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With G

New parents might find it challenging to find a suitable name for their child. Baby name lists help provide various unique options for your little one. These lists feature names from different languages, cultures, and even letters. The following infographic includes Nordic Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With G. You can look at the top name choices to pick the right one.

Nordic Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With G(infographic)

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