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Gin

Girl Name day: December 15 In French: Virginie
Gin is a short form of Virginia: on birth records it is written Virginia (652,058 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Virginia page. Also a short form of Gina, Ginger, Gino.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Maiden, virgin.
From the Roman family name Verginius/Verginia, later linked to the Latin 'virgo, virginis' meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'.

Name day for Gin

December 15

Why this day? Gin is a short form of Virginia, and shares its name day.

Gin is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on December 15; France on January 3.

The story of the name Gin

Gin is a short form of Virginia. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — maiden, virgin, and shares its name day, December 15.

On birth records, Gin is rarely written as such: the Gins are Virginias (652,058 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Virginia page. Gin is also a short form of Gina, Ginger, Gino.

Frequently asked questions about Gin

What does Gin mean?

Gin is a short form of Virginia, which means maiden, virgin.

When is Gin's name day?

December 15, together with Virginia: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gin a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Virginia.

Gin's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Rosemary96%
  2. Kristin96%
  3. Annette96%
  4. Claire96%
  5. Denise96%
  6. Danielle96%
  7. Lorraine96%
  8. Amy96%
  9. Evelyn96%
  10. Lillian96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Zoey42%
  4. Toni42%
  5. Kylie42%
  6. Tina42%
  7. Savannah42%
  8. Zoe42%
  9. Bonnie42%
  10. Cindy44%

Love potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Darlene96%
  2. Mariah96%
  3. Mary96%
  4. Terri96%
  5. Megan96%
  6. Lorraine96%
  7. Miriam96%
  8. Amy96%
  9. Virginia96%
  10. Theresa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Tina43%
  4. Jill43%
  5. Bonnie44%
  6. Maggie44%
  7. Zoe45%
  8. Dora46%
  9. Savannah46%
  10. Ada48%

Professional potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Christina96%
  2. Miriam96%
  3. Agnes96%
  4. Hannah96%
  5. Connie96%
  6. Anna96%
  7. Constance96%
  8. Lorraine96%
  9. Kristin96%
  10. Ann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada45%
  2. Carla49%
  3. Kendra49%
  4. Whitney49%
  5. Destiny50%
  6. Autumn51%
  7. Crystal53%
  8. Harper53%
  9. Maxine53%
  10. Wanda53%

Crush potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Mabel91%
  2. Arlene91%
  3. Amy91%
  4. Lorraine91%
  5. Beverly91%
  6. Darlene90%
  7. Christina89%
  8. Michele89%
  9. Christine89%
  10. Kristin89%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey46%
  2. Maggie46%
  3. Zoe47%
  4. Bonnie47%
  5. Savannah50%
  6. Dora51%
  7. Zoey52%
  8. Maya53%
  9. Toni53%
  10. Kylie53%
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