Meaning, origin, history
Virginia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It comes from the female form of Virgil, which was derived from the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, who lived during the first century BC. The name Virginnia means "pure" or "virgin." It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, but it gained popularity in English-speaking countries after the discovery and colonization of Virginia in North America by the English explorer John Smith in 1607.
The name Virgin
In numbers
Popularity of the name Virginnia since 1880
Total births
16
Total since 1880
Peak year
1920
6 births
in 1923
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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