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Famous First Names Beginning with the Letter - G

This category is for famous people who have first names which begin with the letter G. The names include - Gary - Gene - Geoffrey - George - Glenda - Grace - Graham.


Here is a random selection of famous first names beginning with G.

Gary Sobers

[Sir Garfield St Auburn Sobers], (1936-), West Indian cricketer. He is regarded as one of the finest all-rounder cricketers of all time. During his career he played in 93 Test Matches - 39 of them as captain.

George Orwell

[real name Eric Arthur Blair], (1903 - 50), Indian-born English novelist and essayist. He wrote "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four".

George Smith Patton

(1885 - 1945), American general. In World War II he commanded the Allied invasion of North Africa, and led the 3rd US army across France and Germany to the Czech border.

George Catlett Marshall

(1880 - 1959), American general and statesman. He was chief of staff of the US army during World War II. As US secretary of state, he oversaw the Marshall Aid Plan, for which he was awarded the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize.

George Bernard Shaw

(1856 - 1950), Irish dramatist and critic. He wrote many plays including "Man and Superman" "Major Barbara" and "Pygmalion". In 1925 he was awarded the Nobel prize for literature.