Name Gin
Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English (Modern)
Pronounced Pron. JIN
Other Forms FormsGinn, Ginny, Ginnie
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Meaning & History
Short form of VIRGINIA, GINNIFER, GINETTE and other names containing the 'gin' sound. May also be given in reference to the liquor, gin, a diminutive of the Old French genevre, from the Latin iūniperus 'juniper', a type of berry used to make the liquor.Notable bearer is New Zealand singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore.