The girl's name Virginia \v(i)-rgi-nia, vir-ginia\ is pronounced vir-JIN-yah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "maiden". The name was originally spelled Verginia, and was the feminine form of an ancient Roman clan name, Verginius. With time, its spelling changed due to its association with the Latin term "virgo", meaning "maiden". This meaning has been used for the name ever since. Popular in America since the mid 19th century; the first child born in America was Virginia Dare, in 1597. The state of Virginia was named as homage to the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. Author Virginia Woolf; tennis player Virginia Wade.

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Maiden

The feminine form of the Roman family name "Virginius" associated with a legendary woman killed by her father to ward off the attempts of suitors. The state of Virginia and the first American child born of English parents were named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I who was referred to as the "Virgin Queen." The name was widely used during the first half of the 20th century and peaked at No. 6 in 1921.

VARIATIONS
Virgil

NICKNAMES
Virge Ginia Ginnie Virgie Virginie

FAMOUS Virginias
Virginia Wade (tennis player) Virginia Woolf (author) Virginia Madsen (actress)

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