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Georgia

JOR-juh

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

The Story of Georgia

This name speaks of the earth itself, a connection to the land that has been revered since ancient Grecian times.

Georgia is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." This ancient appellation, tied to the cultivation of the land, traveled from classical Greece through various European cultures, gaining prominence in countries like England and later finding a place in the American landscape.

Saying 'Georgia' aloud has a grounded, elegant resonance, like the steady rhythm of seasons. It’s a name that suggests a deep connection to the world, a nurturing spirit. When you write this name on your daughter's birth certificate, you’ll feel its strength, a connection to something real and enduring, like the fertile earth itself.

What It Means

Georgia is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker."

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Georgia O'Keeffe

    American modernist painter known for large flowers.

  • Georgia Engel

    American actress, best known for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'.

Personality Traits

ElegantCreativeStrongKind

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#2,481 in 1947

Total Births

164,380

First Recorded

1880

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