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The female first name Virginie is regarded as a French variant of Virginia, a feminine form of the ancient Roman family name Virginius (Virgĭnĭus) or its original spelling Verginius (Vergĭnĭus).
What does the name Virginie mean?
Virginie, as a girl's name, is regarded as a French derivation of Virginia, which is a feminine form of the ancient Roman name Virginius (Virgĭnĭus) or its original form Verginius (Vergĭnĭus). Translated into English, this name means 'the Virgin'. Its roots likely lie in the Latin word virgō, which means 'the virgin' and 'the young bride', and is often folk-etymologically associated with the term virgineus, meaning 'virginal'. The gens Vergĭnĭus or Virgĭnĭus was a prominent family in ancient Rome that early on split into a patrician and a plebeian branch. In Roman mythology, Verginia is mentioned, a young woman who was killed by her father to escape the ambitions of Appius Claudius. Other variants of the name include Verginia, Virgini, Virginy, Virginija, Virginique, Wirginia, Virgie, Vergie, Virna, Gini, Ginia, Ginny, and Ginger.
Where does the name Virginie come from?
The etymology of the name Virginie is Latin and means 'the Virgin'. The Latin terms consist of virgō, meaning 'the virgin, the young bride', and virgineus, meaning 'virginal'. The name is common in Afrikaans and French.
How do you pronounce Virginie?
The pronunciation of Virginie is soft and elegant. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Wir-schí-ni' [vɪʁʒiˈniː], with the soft 'sch' sound dominating the middle of the name, giving it a flowing quality. The long vowels in the latter part of the name provide a calm, gliding finish. Overall, Virginie thus appears fine and harmonious, without harsh interruptions.
When is the name day of Virginie?
The name days for Virginie are January 7, April 24, and December 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Virginie is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 3,816th. Over the last ten years, Virginie has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.
Nicknames & pet names
Gini / Ginie / Ini / Nini / Viggi / Virgi / Virgie / Viv / Vivi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Julie Virginie Scheuermann (German poet)
- Marguerite-Louise Virginie Chardon Ancel (French writer)
- Virginie Atger (equestrian)
- Virginie Bovie (Belgian painter)
- Virginie Caulier (Belgian equestrian)
- Virginie Cueff (French cyclist)
- Virginie de Clausade (French actress)
- Virginie Dejazet (French actress)
- Virginie Delvingt (French badminton player)
- Virginie Faivre (Swiss freestyle skier)
- Virginie Lagoutte-Clement (French golfer)
- Virginie Ledoyen (model and actress)
- Virginie Lemoine (French actress)
- Virginie Moinard (French cyclist)
- Virginie Morel-Du Verger (French composer)
- Virginie Pouchain (French singer)
- Virginie Razzano (French tennis player)
- Virginie Sarpaux (French beach volleyball player)
- Virginie Silla (Canadian film producer)
- Virginie Tellenne (French comedian)
Frequently asked questions about the name Virginie
What is the origin of the name Virginie?
The name Virginie has its roots in Latin and means 'the Virgin'. It derives from the terms virgō, which means 'the virgin' or 'the young bride', and virgineus, which means 'virginal'.
What does the name Virginie mean?
Virginie is considered a French derivation of the name Virginia and refers to the meaning 'the Virgin'. The roots of the name are found in the Latin word virgō.
How popular is the name Virginie?
The name Virginie is primarily common in French-speaking countries but has also gained popularity in other regions. The variants of the name are diverse and contribute to its popularity.