Virginia
ver-JIN-yuh
Popularity
#510
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
654,381
Peak Year
#19,181 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Virginia is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'virgo' meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'. It was also used as a place name in the Americas.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Virginia Woolf
English author and modernist icon.
Virginia Madsen
American actress with a diverse filmography.
Personality Traits
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