The baby name Ginny is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɪni/ (JIN-ee).
The baby name Ginny is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɪni/ (JIN-ee).
Ginny is in Origin.
Ginny is an English short form used chiefly for Virginia, from Latin virgo “maiden, pure.” It also appears as a pet name for Italian Ginevra - the Italian form of Guinevere - whose Celtic root Gwenhwyfar combines elements meaning “white, fair” and “phantom/fey.” In some families Ginny doubles as a casual diminutive for Genevieve or Eugenia, though these links are secondary. The name’s sound is brisk and bright, balancing vintage charm with easy modern wear.
Evidence of Ginny as a byname dates to the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain and America, with widespread use as a familiar form through the mid‑20th century. Pop culture renewed visibility via J. K. Rowling’s character Ginny Weasley (given name Ginevra). Variant spellings include Ginnie, Ginni, and Jinny; related nicknames are Gin and Gigi. Closely related formal options are Virginia, Ginevra, and Guinevere.
| Ginny Simms Ginny Simms was a popular American singer and actress, best known for her work during the 1940s. She starred in films like 'Here We Go Again' and 'Broadway Rhythm' and was a featured vocalist with the Kay Kyser Orchestra, performing hits like 'I Love You For Sentimental Reasons'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| MO | 0 | #49 | 4 | 2,706 | |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #95 | 9 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #161 | 7 | 3,171 |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2020 | #179 | 2 | 1,663 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #224 | 2 | 3,308 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #225 | 52 | 8,139 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #233 | 19 | 7,056 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| SG | 0 | #243 | 27 | 11,010 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #247 | 3 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #268 | 12 | 2,824 |
| NG | 0 | #269 | 4 | 5,926 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #293 | 2 | 3,687 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| MY | 0 | #305 | 26 | 12,352 | |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| HK | 0 | #321 | 28 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #325 | 25 | 8,829 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #327 | 3 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #349 | 3 | 5,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #355 | 8 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #374 | 17 | 13,098 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #398 | 8 | 3,185 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #421 | 199 | 16,104 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #421 | 4 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #436 | 12 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #438 | 150 | 18,916 |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #470 | 12 | 9,861 |
| CO | 0 | #505 | 6 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #511 | 22 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #516 | 8 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #537 | 5 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #647 | 8 | 13,121 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #762 | 236 | 24,821 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #769 | 18 | 15,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #816 | 140 | 5,933 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #818 | 21 | 4,949 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #836 | 16 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #863 | 54 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #929 | 15 | 14,861 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #966 | 18 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,049 | 30 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,078 | 64 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 34 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,295 | 152 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,461 | 11 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ginny is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:
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