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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. Amy96%
  2. Angela96%
  3. Lisa96%
  4. Michelle94%
  5. Michele94%
  6. Katrina90%
  7. Tonya88%
  8. Andre88%
  9. Scott81%
  10. Melanie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Tracy42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Wesley46%
  4. Gina46%
  5. Mario46%
  6. Stacy50%
  7. Jason50%
  8. Nina51%
  9. Tara53%
  10. Bradley54%

Love potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Amy96%
  2. Angela96%
  3. Lisa94%
  4. Michele86%
  5. Michelle86%
  6. Dawn83%
  7. Melanie82%
  8. Melinda82%
  9. Andre80%
  10. Tonya80%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina43%
  2. Jill43%
  3. Tracy46%
  4. Wesley50%
  5. Darren51%
  6. Gina53%
  7. Jason54%
  8. Tara55%
  9. Jamie56%
  10. Stacy56%

Professional potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Shawn96%
  2. Shane96%
  3. Tonya92%
  4. Angela86%
  5. Andre86%
  6. Eric85%
  7. Christy83%
  8. Derrick83%
  9. Mario82%
  10. Stacey81%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad46%
  2. Jason52%
  3. Darren53%
  4. Heather54%
  5. Tracy55%
  6. Shannon57%
  7. April57%
  8. Tina58%
  9. Tamara58%
  10. Gina58%

Crush potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Amy91%
  2. Michele89%
  3. Michelle89%
  4. Rodney87%
  5. Lisa86%
  6. Brent85%
  7. Scott85%
  8. Derrick81%
  9. Angela81%
  10. Chad81%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario52%
  2. Heidi54%
  3. Tina56%
  4. Tara57%
  5. Shawn58%
  6. Jill58%
  7. Shane58%
  8. Wendy59%
  9. Gina60%
  10. Tracy61%
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