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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. Gwenda96%
  2. Phillis96%
  3. Denita96%
  4. Maryalice96%
  5. Darel96%
  6. Georgetta96%
  7. Sanjuana96%
  8. Lise96%
  9. Dayle96%
  10. Theressa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Suzy42%
  2. Micky42%
  3. Cyndi42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. Mikki42%
  6. Peri42%
  7. Davy42%
  8. Barbie43%
  9. Skip45%
  10. Ritchie45%

Love potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Georgene96%
  2. Deneen96%
  3. Janetta96%
  4. Denita96%
  5. Marna96%
  6. Georgeann96%
  7. Loriann96%
  8. Lawanna96%
  9. Maryalice96%
  10. Jeanmarie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Micky42%
  3. Raynard42%
  4. Barbie44%
  5. Cyndi44%
  6. Mikki47%
  7. Peri47%
  8. Enola48%
  9. Mickie48%
  10. Perri50%

Professional potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Phillis96%
  2. Elba96%
  3. Migdalia96%
  4. Rock96%
  5. Wayman96%
  6. Georgene96%
  7. Lindell96%
  8. Sanders96%
  9. Kathaleen96%
  10. Debbra96%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard46%
  2. Sid52%
  3. Mikki53%
  4. Fonda54%
  5. Drucilla55%
  6. Arnita57%
  7. Dreama58%
  8. Enola59%
  9. Arnell59%
  10. Franz59%

Crush potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Theressa96%
  2. Lorretta96%
  3. Jeanmarie96%
  4. Karleen96%
  5. Thresa96%
  6. Loriann95%
  7. Johna94%
  8. Georgene94%
  9. Sheilah94%
  10. Johnette94%

Bottom 10

  1. Micky46%
  2. Cyndi46%
  3. Peri47%
  4. Mickie49%
  5. Perri49%
  6. Merri49%
  7. Merrie49%
  8. Corliss51%
  9. Barbie52%
  10. Ritchie53%
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