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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. Stewart90%
  2. Gregg90%
  3. Vaughn85%
  4. Stuart85%
  5. Laurence84%
  6. Ed83%
  7. Clay81%
  8. Cleveland81%
  9. Ron81%
  10. Dwight80%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry42%
  2. Freddy42%
  3. Timmy42%
  4. Matt42%
  5. Rudy42%
  6. Kenny45%
  7. Greg47%
  8. Ted48%
  9. Sammy49%
  10. Daryl51%

Love potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Stewart87%
  2. Teddy84%
  3. Ron82%
  4. Gregg80%
  5. Dewayne80%
  6. Perry78%
  7. Clay78%
  8. Stuart76%
  9. Cleveland76%
  10. Vaughn74%

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Matt42%
  3. Garry45%
  4. Daryl46%
  5. Rudy49%
  6. Greg49%
  7. Freddy52%
  8. Byron53%
  9. Darwin54%
  10. Kurt54%

Professional potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Stewart93%
  2. Stuart88%
  3. Teddy88%
  4. Bradford88%
  5. Cleveland84%
  6. Kent82%
  7. Clay82%
  8. Gregg81%
  9. Pete80%
  10. Gerard80%

Bottom 10

  1. Brad53%
  2. Van53%
  3. Darwin54%
  4. Byron56%
  5. Daryl57%
  6. Rickey59%
  7. Garry59%
  8. Rick59%
  9. Rudy60%
  10. Matt60%

Crush potential for Gin

Top 10

  1. Brad91%
  2. Vaughn89%
  3. Stewart88%
  4. Dewayne85%
  5. Clay85%
  6. Ed84%
  7. Sherman84%
  8. Darrel82%
  9. Gregg82%
  10. Laurence82%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy48%
  2. Timmy50%
  3. Garry53%
  4. Rudy53%
  5. Byron53%
  6. Sammy54%
  7. Matt57%
  8. Greg58%
  9. Ted59%
  10. Darwin59%
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