Ginnie

English, diminutive of Virginia, American place-name and Latin

"virginal"

Ginnie Origin and Meaning

The name Ginnie is a girl's name.

Ginnie is a feminine diminutive of Virginia, with roots in Latin meaning 'maiden' or 'pure'. As a nickname, it offers a friendly, approachable alternative to more formal versions like Virginia or Ginger. While less common as a standalone name than in previous generations, Ginnie retains a sweet, vintage charm that occasionally appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. The name peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century but has become less common in recent decades. Ginnie conveys warmth and friendliness, often associated with Southern charm in American culture.

Famous People Named Ginnie

• Mary Virginia "Ginnie" Wade civilian casualty in the Battle of Gettysburg
• Virginia "Ginnie" Crawford American sprint hurdler
• Virginia "Ginnie" Thrasher American sport shooter
• Virginia "Ginnie" Bethel Moon American Civil War spy
• Ginnie Virdi Indian actress
• Virginia "Ginnie" Watson French actress

The name Ginnie in Pop Culture

• Ginnie Fellows character in the Ginnie and Geneva series by Catherine Wooley
• Ginnie Sorelli character on TV's "Related"
• Ginnie Mannox character in J.D. Salinger's "Just Before the War with the Eskimos"
• Ginnie Moorehead character in James Jones' "Some Came Running"
• Ginnie character in 1993 film "Flesh and Bone"
• Ginnie character in Richard Harris' play "Outside Edge"
• Ginnie Maitland character in "There Should Have Been Castles" by Herman Raucher
• Virginia "Ginnie " character in 1963 film The World Ten Times Over
• Ginnie character in 2003 film "Baadasssss!"
• Ginnie character in "Nobody's Family is Going to Change" by Louise Fitzhugh and musical "The Tap Dance Kid"
• Ginnie Godden character on an episode of TV's "Father Brown"
• Ginnie Mae nickname for the U.S. Government National Mortgage Association