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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. Nikki96%
  2. Kristi96%
  3. Kristine96%
  4. Kristy96%
  5. Angelia96%
  6. Amie96%
  7. Aimee96%
  8. Kristie96%
  9. Jami93%
  10. Aisha90%

Bottom 10

  1. Mandy42%
  2. Ginger42%
  3. Candy45%
  4. Shanna49%
  5. Angie50%
  6. Kimberley55%
  7. Lea56%
  8. Kenya59%
  9. Latasha59%
  10. Keisha59%

Love potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Kristi96%
  2. Kristy96%
  3. Gretchen96%
  4. Kristie96%
  5. Amie96%
  6. Kristine96%
  7. Angelia96%
  8. Cherie96%
  9. Greta96%
  10. Aimee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ginger52%
  2. Mandy55%
  3. Shanna58%
  4. Angie60%
  5. Ingrid60%
  6. Ronda61%
  7. Deana61%
  8. Kenya61%
  9. Alisa61%
  10. Keri62%

Professional potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Kristie96%
  2. Kristi96%
  3. Kristy96%
  4. Kristine96%
  5. Nikki92%
  6. Jami92%
  7. Bobbi89%
  8. Leanne88%
  9. Maribel87%
  10. Angelia86%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty47%
  2. Ronda55%
  3. Dena59%
  4. Kenya59%
  5. Candy60%
  6. Jolene60%
  7. Keri60%
  8. Raquel62%
  9. Deana62%
  10. Shanna62%

Crush potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Amie91%
  2. Dena91%
  3. Aimee91%
  4. Kristie89%
  5. Cherie89%
  6. Kristy89%
  7. Kristine89%
  8. Kristi89%
  9. Tracie88%
  10. Trisha88%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy50%
  2. Ginger55%
  3. Angie56%
  4. Alisa58%
  5. Mandy58%
  6. Lara62%
  7. Bobbi63%
  8. Shanna63%
  9. Lea63%
  10. Latasha64%
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