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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. Jesus96%
  2. Jocelyn96%
  3. Jacob95%
  4. Abigail95%
  5. Hannah94%
  6. Isabel93%
  7. Isabelle92%
  8. Isabella92%
  9. Madeline90%
  10. Kaitlyn90%

Bottom 10

  1. Oscar42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Andy42%
  5. Zoey42%
  6. Kylie42%
  7. Savannah42%
  8. Max42%
  9. Zoe42%
  10. Kaylee45%

Love potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Faith96%
  2. Jocelyn95%
  3. Grace92%
  4. Jesus92%
  5. Madelyn92%
  6. Jacob90%
  7. Abigail90%
  8. Bailey89%
  9. Sophia89%
  10. Sophie89%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Maggie44%
  5. Zoe45%
  6. Savannah46%
  7. Oscar48%
  8. Kylie48%
  9. Sydney49%
  10. Ian49%

Professional potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Hannah96%
  2. Juan96%
  3. Jose94%
  4. Jesus93%
  5. Hector92%
  6. Isabel91%
  7. Jacob89%
  8. Sophie88%
  9. Sophia88%
  10. Jocelyn88%

Bottom 10

  1. Chase47%
  2. Max48%
  3. Destiny50%
  4. Autumn51%
  5. Preston52%
  6. Savannah55%
  7. Addison55%
  8. Hayden56%
  9. Kendall57%
  10. Caleb57%

Crush potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Paige87%
  2. Jocelyn87%
  3. Landon86%
  4. Grace83%
  5. Madeline83%
  6. Jacob83%
  7. Isabel82%
  8. Spencer82%
  9. Jesus82%
  10. Blake82%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey46%
  2. Maggie46%
  3. Zoe47%
  4. Savannah50%
  5. Ivan50%
  6. Zoey52%
  7. Maya53%
  8. Kylie53%
  9. Lily53%
  10. Andy54%
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