Female Name
Virgie
ˈvɜɹ.d͡ʒi
ˈvɜː.d͡ʒi
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
educators
ends in -ie
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
38/100
informal100%
strange100%
simple65%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Virgie is a diminutive form of the name Virginia, which is of Latin origin meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'. It is often used as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name Virgie can also refer to places in the United States, such as Virgie, Indiana and Virgie, Kentucky.
Etymology
Original Form:
Virginia
Evolution:
Virgie evolved as a diminutive or affectionate form of Virginia, reflecting a trend in English to create shorter, more familiar versions of longer names.
Source:
Etymology of given names, historical linguistics