Virginia
Meaning of Virginia
Virginia is a beautiful and classic name for a baby girl. It has a strong historical background and carries an air of elegance. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce Virginia as ver-JIN-yuh. This name also has the variation of Ginny, which adds a touch of playfulness. Over the years, Virginia has remained consistently popular in the United States, with fluctuations in rank but maintaining a steady presence. It peaked in popularity during the 1940s and 1950s and has since maintained its status as a timeless choice for parents looking for a traditional yet sophisticated name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as ver-JIN-yuh (/vərˈdʒi:njə/)
American English
- Pronunced as ver-JIN-yuh (/vərˈdʒɪnjə/)
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Notable People Named Virginia
| Adeline Virginia Woolf was an influential English writer known for her pioneering use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device in modernist literature. |
| Virginia Apgar was an American physician and medical researcher who invented the Apgar score, a method to quickly assess the health of newborns after birth, in an effort to reduce infant mortality. |
| Virginia Esther Hamilton was a prolific American children's book author, known for her award-winning book M. C. Higgins, the Great, which earned her the U.S. National Book Award and the Newbery Medal in 1975. |
