Gipsy

English

"wanderer"

Gipsy Origin and Meaning

The name Gipsy is a girl's name.

Gipsy (also spelled Gypsy) is an uncommon feminine name derived from the term for the Romani people. The name evokes a free-spirited, nomadic lifestyle and has connotations of mysticism and unconventionality. It gained some recognition through cultural references like the musical 'Gypsy Rose Lee' and has occasionally appeared as a character name in literature and film. While some are drawn to its bohemian associations and distinctive quality, others avoid the name due to its potentially controversial nature, as the term 'gypsy' is considered by many to be an ethnic slur against Romani people. The name peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century but remains quite rare, with usage declining as cultural sensitivity around ethnic terms has increased.

Famous People Named Gipsy

• Rodney "Gipsy" Smith British evangelist
• William "Gipsy" Daniels Welsh boxer

The name Gipsy in Pop Culture

• The Gipsy aka Tsagoi main male character in French comics series Gipsy
• "Gipsy Danger " one of the "jaegers" (giant robots) in the 2013 movie "Pacific Rim," derived from an old de Havilland Aircraft Company engine known as the de Havilland Gipsy, used extensively in the 1920s
• Gipsy.cz Romani and Czech hip hop group
• Gipsy Kings French flamenco group