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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.

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.

Glenda Jackson

(1936 - ), English stage and film actress. She has appeared in many films including "Mary, Queen of Scots" and "A Touch of Class". In 1992 she became a Labour MP.

Gary Cooper

[real name Frank James Cooper](1901 - 61), American movie actor. In 1952 he won an Oscar for High Noon.

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.

Geoffrey Chaucer

(c. 1340 - 70), English poet. He wrote 'The Canterbury Tales'.