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The baby name Virginia is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced vər-JIN-yə.

Virginia is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: vər-JIN-yə

What is the meaning of the name Virginia ?

The baby name Virginia is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced vər-JIN-yə.

Virginia is Latin in Origin.

Virginia is a Latin feminine name, built on the Roman nomen Verginius, also written Virginius; the earliest feminine form is Verginia, borne in Roman legend by the daughter of Lucius Verginius. The gentilicium’s original sense is uncertain, but it was identified with Latin virgo, genitive virginis, maid, unmarried woman, virgin. The English form keeps the -ia feminine ending, with the internal -gini- reflecting the oblique stem virgin-.

The legend of Verginia was retold by Livy as an episode of republican virtue, helping the name survive in learned European usage. In English it gained a separate place-name association after the colony of Virginia was named for Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen; Virginia Dare, born at Roanoke in 1587, reinforced its American resonance. Cognates include French Virginie, Portuguese Virgínia, Lithuanian Virginija, Polish Wirginia, and Galician Virxinia. U.S. use peaked in the early twentieth century; Virginia Woolf remains its chief literary bearer.

Virginia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Virginia

Virginia Raggi Politician · Born 1978 · Italy Virginia Raggi is an Italian politician best known for serving as the Mayor of Rome from 2016 to 2021. She was the first woman to hold this position, representing the Five Star Movement. Her tenure focused on tackling issues like public transportation and waste management in the city. Virginia Madsen Actor · Born 1961 · United States Virginia Madsen is an American actor best known for her role in the film 'Sideways', where she played Maya. She also appeared in 'Candyman' and 'The Rainmaker', showcasing her versatility across different genres. Virginia Gardner Actor · Born 1995 · United States Virginia Gardner is an American actress best known for her role as Karolina Dean in the television series 'Marvel's Runaways'. She has also appeared in films like 'Project Almanac' and 'Halloween'. Born in 1995, she has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry.
Virginia Cherrill Actor · Born 1908 · United States Virginia Cherrill was an American actress best known for her role as the blind flower girl opposite Charlie Chaplin in the classic film City Lights. Born in 1908, she became a notable figure in Hollywood during the silent film era. Virginia Anne McKenna Actor · Born 1931 · United Kingdom Virginia McKenna is an English actress best known for her role in the film 'Born Free', where she portrayed Joy Adamson. She also starred in 'A Town Like Alice' and 'The Cruel Sea'. Her work in wildlife conservation is equally notable, particularly through the Born Free Foundation. Virginia Bruce Actor · Born 1910 · United States Virginia Bruce was an American actress best known for her roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in 'The Great Ziegfeld' and 'Born to Dance,' showcasing her talent in both acting and singing. Her performance in 'The Invisible Woman' also stands out as a memorable part of her career.

Virginia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1993 #1 — 540
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
NA 0 #30 4 2,537
HN Girls 0 #35 4 884
UY 0 #35 224 2,477
BO Girls 0 #36 3,621 9,488
MO 0 #37 16 2,706
UY Girls 0 #40 3,535 6,731
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
PR 0 #51 5 1,497
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #73 5 2,729
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
Spain Girls 0 #79 10,507 5,561
MD Girls 0 #79 12 865
BG 0 #80 3 1,799
PH 0 #82 15 5,607
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
CR Girls 0 #84 1,210 11,342
BW Girls 0 #85 67 4,216
PR Girls 0 #86 83 3,171
TW 0 #90 11 4,523
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
AR 0 #95 93 2,915
ID Girls 0 #97 6 3,319
PA Girls 0 #98 764 9,861
PA 0 #105 26 3,797
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
AR Girls 0 #106 1,736 8,289
BO 0 #106 425 6,868
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
CY Girls 0 #110 12 3,755
GR 0 #112 23 3,911
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
EC 0 #115 7 2,502
KW 0 #115 7 5,216
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
Spain 0 #118 695 2,326
Switzerland Girls 2024 #127 9 1,786
PH Girls 0 #129 331 13,098
MU 0 #130 8 3,613
CR 0 #133 26 5,526
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MO Girls 0 #136 125 7,056
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
AO Girls 0 #139 73 4,575
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
MT Girls 0 #145 9 3,773
GR Girls 0 #147 99 6,293
EC Girls 0 #150 93 3,650
IT Girls 0 #151 17,672 9,415
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
PE Girls 0 #158 3,227 14,861
MX Girls 0 #159 5,813 17,781
PT Girls 0 #170 571 7,952
LU Girls 0 #171 15 4,850
NA Girls 0 #176 49 7,146
CL Girls 0 #178 2,487 14,098
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
Sweden Girls 2016 #186 2 1,634
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LT Girls 0 #196 5 1,904
BG Girls 0 #197 27 3,559
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
PT 0 #207 40 4,161
HU Girls 0 #208 16 3,308
MU Girls 0 #209 146 8,539
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
GT Girls 0 #215 394 7,500
IT 0 #217 1,209 4,183
HK Girls 0 #219 657 16,104
ZA Girls 0 #220 2,810 25,928
JP Girls 0 #224 22 6,592
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
GT 0 #235 80 5,948
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
JM Girls 0 #250 10 7,507
TW Girls 0 #250 27 8,139
CO Girls 0 #255 2,895 16,140
HK 0 #256 95 8,483
SG 0 #256 14 11,010
PE 0 #258 53 6,350
QA Girls 0 #258 59 15,378
NG 0 #266 7 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
CL 0 #285 130 6,867
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
DK Girls 0 #299 18 7,429
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
CN Girls 0 #311 39 8,829
GH Girls 0 #311 14 6,973
BR 0 #312 34 5,969
MX 0 #322 92 8,339
OM Girls 0 #324 73 15,987
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Girls 0 #333 22 5,096
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #345 7 5,378
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
KW Girls 0 #350 167 19,177
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
NL 0 #361 31 2,481
ZA 0 #369 79 14,421
CO 0 #374 108 7,768
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
UY Boys 0 #384 16 5,922
Austria Girls 0 #388 33 1,885
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Girls 2020 #392 3 3,215
Germany 0 #398 40 2,542
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
AE Girls 0 #399 155 20,968
EG 0 #405 8 6,387
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
NG Girls 0 #415 480 15,093
CM Girls 0 #417 125 11,671
United States Girls 2024 #422 601 8,487
BR Girls 0 #447 726 12,708
AR Boys 0 #456 12 7,628
RU Girls 0 #463 36 11,913
SG Girls 0 #464 123 18,916
Germany Girls 0 #467 460 4,949
PA Boys 0 #468 14 9,305
PS Girls 0 #471 53 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #495 10 11,303
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
BH 0 #504 50 17,937
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
LY 0 #524 12 12,703
BO Boys 0 #538 55 9,244
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
IL Girls 0 #570 48 11,648
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
SA Girls 0 #576 375 25,931
LB 0 #643 16 13,263
IN Girls 0 #648 7 13,121
CL Boys 0 #649 17 13,390
NL Girls 0 #680 282 5,933
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #710 29 3,895
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
PE Boys 0 #830 49 14,506
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
EG Girls 0 #863 97 14,742
CO Boys 0 #884 37 15,656
MY Girls 0 #886 109 24,821
Spain Boys 0 #888 43 5,610
MX Boys 0 #902 81 16,355
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,119 60 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,367 105 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Virginia is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Virginia

Virginia is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Virginia is a 3 syllable name, pronounced vər-JIN-yə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Verginia, Virginie, Virgínia, Virginija, Wirginia and Virxinia.
Yes, very popular — Virginia ranked #1 in Ireland in 1993, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Virginia ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1993).
Yes — 21 notable people named Virginia are in our database, including Virginia Raggi (Politician), Virginia Madsen (Actor), Virginia Gardner (Actor).