Ginger

Updated: November 22, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Ginger is fun name with no specific meaning, but at the same time, it means many things to many people. For some, it's merely a nickname for Virginia. For others, it's a symbol of red hair or a name that's filled with plenty of spice. Whatever meaning you like best, Ginger hasn't been a top 1,000 baby name since 1989, and we think it's time for a comeback. It pairs well with a variety of middle names and even has some cute nicknames itself.

Meaning of the name Ginger:

English: Pure, virginal maiden
English: Word name for the spice ginger

Origin of the name Ginger:

Ginger doesn't have a specific meaning. It's a word name, named for the spice ginger. It's also a nickname for people with red hair. Some English-speaking people use it as a nickname for the name Virginia, which means pure or virginal maiden.

Symbolism of the name Ginger:

Because people with red hair are often called gingers, it may be symbolic of someone with this look. Ginger, like other spice names, may be used to describe someone who is sassy and spunky.

Style of the name Ginger:

Modern

Gender of the name Ginger:

Ginger is more common for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Ginger:

JIN-jer

Number of syllables in the name Ginger:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Ginger:

The baby name Ginger evokes images of someone who is sassy but also caring and loyal.

Alternative spellings for the name Ginger:

Gynger
Jinger

Nicknames for the name Ginger:

Gin
Ginny
GiGi

Popularity of the name Ginger:

Ginger was a top 1,000 baby name between 1933 and 1989, according to the Social Security Administration. In 1989, it ranked at 998 before falling off the charts.