Tag: English names

Gage originates in English language and was the name given to a person in charge of weights and measures.

Gardner is an Old English occupational name, denoting that the bearer was a gardener. In medieval times, the gardener was

Sheldon originates in Old English language and means "from a steep valley". As a masculine given name its usage remains

Garfield is an Old English name and is believed to be a place name, denoting that the bearer came from

Garwood is an old Anglo-Saxon name, derived from the word “gara”, which means 'spear', and “wudu”, which means 'wood'.

Glover is an English name, derived from the Old English word “glof”, which means 'gloves'. The name signified that the

Godric originates in Old English language and means "rules with God".

Godwin is an English name, derived from the Old English words “god”, which means “God”, and “wine”, which means "friend".

Goldwin is an English name, derived from two Old English words – “gold”, which means 'gold', and “wine”, which means

Good is an English name, derived from the word “good” and signifying that the person is a good or kind

Grafton is an English locational name, implying that a person was from a certain locality. The place name Grafton itself

Gray is derived from the Old English word “graeg”, which means 'gray' and was the nickname for a gray haired