Virginia

Girl's name

Virginia is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Virginius, which is possibly related to the Latin word "virgo" meaning "maiden" or "virgin."

Meaning Maiden, virgin
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 601
Peak year 1922

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With V

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Virginia Woolf - Writer, pioneer of modernist literature.
  • Virginia Johnson - Sex researcher, half of Masters and Johnson.
  • Virginia Apgar - Anesthesiologist, developed Apgar score for newborns.
  • Virginia Madsen - Actress, known for "Sideways" and "Candyman."
  • Virginia Wade - Tennis player, won Wimbledon singles title in 1977.

Sisters for Virginia

Girl names closely related to Virginia

Caroline Magnolia Mckinley Margaret Waverly Anne Raelyn Ryleigh

Brothers for Virginia

Boy names closely related to Virginia

Ryland William Dakota Asa Grady Anderson Langston Lennox

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Virginia

Virgie

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