Virginia

Pronunciation: [ v-erj-IHNY-uh ]

Boy Name #19,902 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Virginia is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-erj-IHNY-uh.

Parents who love the name Virginia often also consider Viola, Virginia, Victoria .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,902
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Virgil #1544

Nicknames

Vir Viy Virie Virgie

Also a Girl Name

Virginia is also used as a girl name, ranked #510.

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Viola Virginia Victoria Violet Virgie Vina Vivian Vinnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia

Is Virginia a boy or girl name?

Virginia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19902. As a girl name, it is ranked #510. Virginia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Virginia?

Virginia is pronounced v-erj-IHNY-uh.

How popular is the name Virginia?

Virginia is currently ranked #19902 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Virginia?

Common nicknames for Virginia include Vir, Viy, Virie, and Virgie.

Is Virginia a common or rare name?

Virginia is an uncommon name, ranked #19902 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Virginia

Virginia is a boy name .

Is Virginia a boy or girl name? Virginia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,902 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #510. Virginia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Virginia is currently ranked #19,902 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Virginia include Vir, Viy, Virie, and Virgie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Virginia include Virgil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.