In 2018, 83 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Virgie* who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 2, 178th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens. *as a first name, not a nickname.
― Anonymous User 10/15/2018
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As a male name in the 1800s and early 1900s probably a diminutive of Virgil.
Middle daughter is named Virgie. Both my husband and I had paternal grandmothers who were named Virgie. We were looking for a strong unique name to go with the rest of the family (including his and mine), and wanted to honor our past as well. Some people have been vocal about not liking it, but I have had a lot of very postive, personal reactions... especially from older people. I guess it was a somewhat common name in the past and I have had multiple people approach me in public after hearing me call her to tell me about their beloved aunt/mother/sister/wife named Virgie... There have even been tears! Honestly, I think it is really cool, and I LOVE hearing about "other people's Virgies". Johnny Cash even wrote and performed a song about his Aunt Virgie and how special she was to him! Her nickname is Gigi, but she has decided to go by Virgie when she starts scool in the Fall.