This is a list of submitted names in which the description contains the keywords mouth or of or river.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Giedo m Dutch (Rare)Variant spelling of
Guido. A notable bearer of this name is the Dutch racing driver Giedo van der Garde (b. 1985).
Giel m DutchDutchization of the French name
Gilles. In the past, it was also used as a short form of the related name
Gielis (now archaic).... [
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Giềng m & f VietnameseMeans "the main rope of a fishing net" in Vietnamese.
Gieri m RomanshRomansh form of
George, traditionally found in the Surselva region and in Central Grisons.
Gifford m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Gifford. Notable namesake is Gifford
Pinchot (1865 - 1946) first Chief of the United States Forest Service.
Gígí f IcelandicIcelandic diminutive of names beginning with
Gí-.
Gígja f IcelandicModern adoption of an Old Norse byname meaning "fiddle, violin" in Icelandic (a poetic term), from Old Norse
gígja (which relates to (and perhaps derives from) Middle Low German
gīge).
Gigliola f Italian (Rare), Medieval ItalianOf debated origin and meaning. Even though folk etymology likes to derive this name from Italian
giglio "lily" (Latin
lilium), a plant considered to symbolize the qualities of candor and purity, it is more likely derived from
Giglio or
Gilio... [
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Gigola m Georgian (Rare)Diminutive of
Grigol. A notable bearer of this name was the Georgian actor Grigol "Gigola" Talakvadze (1914-2001).
Gi-Ha m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 基
(gi) meaning "foundation, base" combined with 河
(ha) meaning "river, stream" or 夏
(ha) meaning "summer, great, grand"... [
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Gijsje m & f Dutch, West FrisianWhen borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (
Gijs) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix
je to the original name... [
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Gilan m Popular CulturePossibly a variant of the name 'Galen' meaning 'green'. A character from John Flanagan's 'Ranger's Apprentice'... [
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Gilander m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Andreays with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
Andrew" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilbrid m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Bridey or
Bríd with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
Bridget" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilcolm m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Colum with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
Columba" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilcowel m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Cowel with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
Comgall", the early Irish saint who was the founder and abbot of the great Irish monastery at Bangor in Ireland (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gildared m & f GermanicA dithematic name formed from the Germanic name elements
gelt "worth; to be valid; money" and
rat "council; advice".... [
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Gilgal m MormonNephite commander at the battle of Cumorah (c. AD 385).
Gilgal m Hebrew (Archaic)"Galgalatokai of the Twelve Stones") is the name of one or more places in the Hebrew Bible. ...... [
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Gilgalad m LiteratureGilgalad, der Gierige ("Gilgalad, the greedy") is the main antagonist in the novel 'Igraine Ohnefurcht' by Cornelia Funke.... [
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Gilhonyl m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Conyll with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
Conall" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilimar m Arthurian CycleA noble knight who lodged Lancelot, Gawaine, Gareth, and Tristan on their way back from the castle Pluris adventure.... [
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Gill m & f PunjabiThis name derives from the Jatt tribe. All members of the Gill tribe will traditionally add
Gill as their surname. This Jatt tribe can be found throughout the historic Punjab region and the regions bordering Punjab... [
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Gillain f Jamaican PatoisPossibly a misspelling of
Gillian, a famous bearer of this name is Gillain Berry who is a Jamaican-Aruban model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Aruba 2010 on December 4, 2010 and represented her country in Miss Universe 2011 and Miss World 2011.
Gilleain m Scottish GaelicDerived from Scottish Gaelic
gille "servant, follower; boy, lad" and the given name
Iain with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
John" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilleoin m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Eoin with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
John" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilli m Old Norse, FaroeseOf debated origin and meaning. Some academics consider this an Old Norse adoption of Gaelic names containing the element
gille "servant". Others see it as an Old Norse short form of names beginning with the element
geirr "spear", and yet others consider it an Old Norse short form of names beginning with the element
gísl meaning "hostage, pledge" or "arrow, shaft (of a weapon)".
Gillingr m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
gjalla ("to scream") and -
ingr (suffix meaning "son of" or "belonging to"). This is the name of a giant in Norse mythology.
Gillo m ItalianItalian Hypocoristic variant of
Egidio or
Gilberto, famous bearers are Gillo Dorfles (12 April 1910 – 2 March 2018) an art critic and Gillo Pontecorvo (19 November 1919 – 12 October 2006) an Italian filmmaker.
Gilmartyn m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Martyn with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
Martin" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilmetdin m Bashkir, TatarMeans "flower of religion", derived from Bashkir and Tatar гөл
(göl) meaning "flower" combined with Arabic دِين
(dīn) meaning "religion, creed, faith".
Gilmore m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
More with the intended meaning of "servant of the Virgin
Mary" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilno m Manx (Archaic)Derived from the Manx phrase
Guilley ny Noo with the intended meaning of "servant of the Saints" (ultimately from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and
noo "saint").
Gilpatric m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Patric with the intended meaning of "servant of the Saint
Patrick" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilpeddyr m Manx (Archaic)Derived from Manx
guilley "servant; boy, lad" and the given name
Peddyr with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint
Peter" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gilraen f LiteratureMeans "wandering star" and can be found in J.R.R. Tolkien's works as the mother of Aragorn.
Gilsue f Gilakifrom 'Gil' (endonym of Gilaks) and 'sue' meaning brightness.
Gilukhipa f HurrianMeans "
Ḫepat is my strength" in Hurrian. Hepat is a sun goddess, whose name is commonly seen as an element in Hurrian and Hittite theophoric names... [
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Gine f Medieval BalticRecorded in Latvia in the late Middle Ages, this name is of uncertain origin and meaning. A derivation from Old Prussian
ginnis "friend" and a short form of
Georgine have been suggested.
Giniel m AfrikaansGiniel de Villiers is a South African rallye driver and winner of Rallye Dakar 2009.
Ginn f EnglishDifferent spelling for
Jinn (romanized as
Djinn and anglicized as
Genie) which were invisible or concealed Islamic mythological creatures called upon for protection or magical aid.... [
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Ginnlaug f Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ginna "to decoy", "entice", "enchant", "fool", "dupe", "deceive" and
laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
Ginta f LatvianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a feminine form of
Gints, a feminine form of
Gintars and a purely phonetic coinage... [
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