Gina
Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in Latin) or Georgina ('farmer/earth worker' in Greek)
Gina is a english / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 19, with 136,793 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in Latin) or Georgina ('farmer/earth worker' in Greek)
Originally an Italian and English hypocoristic for names like Regina, Georgina, and Luigina, Gina established itself as a standalone given name worldwide. In the Philippines, it surged in popularity during the mid-20th century, becoming one of the most widespread names for women born between the 1960s and 1980s.
Gina originated as a short form of names ending in '-gina', such as Regina (Latin for 'queen'), Georgina (Greek for 'earth worker'), or Virginia. In the Philippines, it became extremely popular in the mid-to-late 20th century primarily through American English influence as well as existing Spanish naming traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Highly popular standalone name among Generation X and baby boomers in the Philippines. It is also frequently compounded in traditional pairs (e.g., Gina Marie, Gina May) or elaborated into localized portmanteau forms like Ginalyn.
Related forms
- Gina Italian
- Gina Spanish
- Gina English
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Gina with common surname pairs
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How do I use Gina with two Filipino surnames?
Gina is the given name. The full name is Gina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Gina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Gina is number 19, with 136,793 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.