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GirlPronounced American English /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒəɹ/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒə/

Ginger

This name comes from the English word ginger for the spice or the reddish-brown colour.

Quick answer

Ginger is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒəɹ/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒəɹ/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒə/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word ginger for the spice or the reddish-brown colour. It can also be a diminutive of Virginia, as in the case of actress and dancer Ginger Rogers (1911-1995), by whom the name was popularized.

Notes and context

Usage: english