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Looking for the perfect dog name that stands out?
Names starting with “G” are not only catchy, but they also carry a certain charm that fits any pup—whether they’re playful, strong, or elegant.

In this guide, you’ll find a variety of unique, fun, and meaningful dog names that all begin with the letter “G.”
From quirky to regal, there’s something here for every personality.
Keep reading to discover the ideal name for your new best friend!
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1. Gender-Specific Dog Names Starting With The Letter G
Male Dog Names Staring with G
- Gus
- Gavin
- George
- Griffin
- Graham
- Gunner
- Gatsby
- Gizmo
- Grady
- Gandalf
- Galahad
- Gizmo
- Ghost
- Gus Gus
- Goliath
- Groot
- Grayson
- Golden
- Gilbert
- Galen

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- Ginger
- Gracie
- Georgia
- Goldie
- Gidget
- Gia
- Gabrielle
- Glimmer
- Greta
- Gwen
- Gala
- Gigi
- Gemma
- Gypsy
- Gloria
- Gracie Mae
- Gabbie
- Galina
- Gwyneth
- Georgie
2. Funny and Quirky Dog Names Starting with G
- Goblin
- Goliath
- Gravy
- Guffaw
- Grape
- Guacamole
- Giggles
- Grape Jelly
- Gremlin
- Giddy
- Goofy
- Gumbo
- Gatorade
- Goulash
- Gadzooks
- Gummi Bear
- Grapefruit
- Guppy
- Gargoyle
- Goldfish
3. Nature-Inspired Dog Names Starting with G
- Glacier
- Grove
- Ginger
- Gardenia
- Geyser
- Gulf
- Grass
- Galaxy
- Gold Rush
- Grove
- Granite
- Ginkgo
- Garden
- Greengrass
- Gloom
- Gull
- Glacier Bay
- Greenfield
- Goldie (inspired by gold, a nature element)
- Gulliver
4. Elegant and Regal Dog Names Starting with G
- Gatsby
- Guinevere
- Gala
- Godiva
- Giselle
- Galahad
- Gwendolyn
- Grantham
- Griffon
- Gandalf
- Gentry
- Glenda
- Gilbert
- Gage
- Griffey
- Giovanni
- George (as in royalty)
- Genevieve
- Gael
- Garland
5. Pop Culture-Inspired Dog Names Starting with G
- Gollum (Lord of the Rings)
- Goofy (Disney)
- Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy)
- Gladiator (Movie)
- Gizmo (Gremlins)
- Gambit (X-Men)
- Goku (Dragon Ball Z)
- Gollum (The Hobbit)
- Galadriel (Lord of the Rings)
- Greedo (Star Wars)
- Grumpy (Grumpy Cat)
- Galactus (Marvel Comics)
- Gatsby (The Great Gatsby)
- Ghost (Game of Thrones)
- Gilderoy (Harry Potter)
- Gimli (Lord of the Rings)
- Gordon (Gordon Ramsay)
- Goliath (The Bible/Pop Culture)
- Glinda (The Wizard of Oz)
- Gary (SpongeBob SquarePants)
6. Unique and Uncommon Dog Names Starting with G
- Galen
- Galileo
- Gargoyle
- Gita
- Gulliver
- Gandalf
- Gismo
- Grizzly
- Geronimo
- Goku
- Gamma
- Ganache
- Grit
- Galadriel
- Garth
- Granger
- Gem
- Gael
- Glimmer
- Gabbro
7. Mythical and Fantasy Dog Names Starting with G
- Griffin
- Gorgon
- Gollum
- Gandalf
- Galadriel
- Goblin
- Golem
- Goddess
- Ganymede
- Gaia
- Gargoyle
- Griffinheart
- Galahad
- Glimmerstone
- Gwynevere
- Grendel
- Grimlock
- Gryffindor
- Gimbel
- Godric
8. Adventure-Inspired Dog Names Starting with G
- Glacier
- Grizzly
- Gypsy
- Galleon
- Gallant
- Grit
- Guardian
- Gator
- Geyser
- Gear
- Grounder
- Gunner
- Gazelle
- Gale
- Gull
- Gizzard
- Gambit
- Gage
- Granite
- Gravy
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