Georgette
Meaning of Georgette
Georgette is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as JOR-jet (/dʒɔrˈdʒɛt/). This elegant name has variations such as Georgiana and Georgina. Georgette has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1888, although it gained popularity in the early 1900s. While its usage declined in the mid-20th century, Georgette has experienced a resurgence in recent years. The name is associated with sophistication and grace, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a timeless and distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JOR-jet (/dʒɔrˈdʒɛt/)
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Notable People Named Georgette
| Georgette Heyer was an English novelist known for her Regency romance and detective fiction, who valued her privacy and refused to grant interviews. |
| Georgette Chen was a prominent Singaporean painter and a key figure in the development of modern Singaporean art and the Nanyang style. |
| Georgette Gómez is an American politician and community activist who served on the San Diego City Council and ran for California's 53rd congressional district. |
| Georgette Mulheir, the former chief executive of Lumos, worked to end the institutionalization of orphaned children worldwide and pioneered a deinstitutionalization model followed in many countries. |
| Georgette Anys was a renowned French film and television actress known for her character roles in French and American productions, including Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief. |
| Georgette Ferreira was a prominent member of the Portuguese Communist Party who played a significant role in opposing the Estado Novo regime and was the first woman to escape from an Estado Novo political prison. |
| Georgette LeBlanc is a Canadian poet and translator who served as the Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate in 2018 and 2019. |
| Georgette Nkoma is a Cameroonian sprinter who won gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters at the 1996 African Championships and competed in multiple World Championships and the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
