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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. Madelaine96%
  2. Chucho96%
  3. Maruja96%
  4. Davida96%
  5. Joseline96%
  6. Posy96%
  7. Gwenda96%
  8. Lovina96%
  9. Crista96%
  10. Reginal96%

Bottom 10

  1. Neymar42%
  2. Suzy42%
  3. Johny42%
  4. Kaily42%
  5. Vanna42%
  6. Dolly-bird42%
  7. Rudy-Bear42%
  8. Sashka42%
  9. Ti42%
  10. Caprice42%

Love potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Josias96%
  2. Petrina96%
  3. Georgene96%
  4. Hilma96%
  5. Verdie96%
  6. Rachell96%
  7. Cailin96%
  8. Mony96%
  9. Ange96%
  10. Dede96%

Bottom 10

  1. Maxy42%
  2. Van-Van42%
  3. Kals42%
  4. Scarlie42%
  5. Arry42%
  6. Ary42%
  7. Karlchen42%
  8. Roan42%
  9. Clio42%
  10. Omega42%

Professional potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Benjiman96%
  2. Ledger96%
  3. Con96%
  4. Nes96%
  5. Phillis96%
  6. Berneice96%
  7. Herm96%
  8. Edyth96%
  9. Auther96%
  10. Kimberely96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ris42%
  2. Shellye42%
  3. Mav42%
  4. Sander42%
  5. Elon42%
  6. Anakin42%
  7. Mave42%
  8. Armi42%
  9. Pari42%
  10. Zan42%

Crush potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Theressa96%
  2. Devona96%
  3. Jenise96%
  4. Lorretta96%
  5. Amel96%
  6. Jeanmarie96%
  7. Bels96%
  8. Willene96%
  9. Mab96%
  10. Karleen96%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Pepper42%
  3. Toy42%
  4. Ferris42%
  5. Tequila42%
  6. Phineas42%
  7. Cosmo42%
  8. Kalei43%
  9. Janou43%
  10. Cienna44%
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