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At a Glance: Name: Gigi – Origin: French; also an English pet form of Virginia or Genesis – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: JEE-jee
Gigi is a French name that also works as an English pet form of Virginia or Genesis, so it can stand on its own or serve as a nickname. You might see it claimed that Gigi means 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' in Greek, but that's a mix-up with Georgia or George — Gigi itself doesn't carry a separate meaning of its own. It's a short, easy pet-name option for parents drawn to Virginia or Genesis without wanting the full formal name day to day.
Meaning & Origin of Gigi
Origin: French; also an English pet form of Virginia or Genesis.
A common claim: Gigi means 'farmer' or 'earth-worker' (Greek) Actually: That's a mix-up with Georgia/George. Gigi is a French/English pet form of names like Virginia or Genesis, with no meaning of its own.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gigi
Phonetic: JEE-jee IPA: /ˈdʒiːdʒiː/
Popularity of Gigi
Gigi hit its high point in 1962 at #608, with 271 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #2561, with just 69 babies — a name that's held on in SSA records since 1940 but stayed rare.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1940–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Gigi mean?
Gigi means ‘farmer’ or ‘earth-worker’ (Greek) That’s a mix-up with Georgia/George. Gigi is a French/English pet form of names like Virginia or Genesis, with no meaning of its own.
How do you pronounce Gigi?
Gigi is pronounced JEE-jee (IPA: /ˈdʒiːdʒiː/).
Is Gigi a popular name right now?
Gigi peaked at #608 in 1962 and is ranked #2561 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1940–2024.)
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