Ginny or Ginnie is an English feminine given name or diminutive, frequently of the name Virginia. It may also serve as the diminutive form of Jennifer, Genevieve, Ginevra, or Geneva. The name is often associated with warmth and familiarity, reflecting its use as a diminutive. Additionally, "Ginny" is a slang term for the U.S. state of Virginia, used mainly in the rural western portions of the state.